Dubai Trivia

Armenia, Georgia’s relatively quiet neighbor is making its presence felt through layers of intriguing history and stunning landscapes. Bandana Jain undertook a power-packed, flavorful tour into this remarkable Caucasian hotspot that mesmerizes with a compelling blend of European and Asian heritage. Armenia is a country small in size, yet big in character. It is an offbeat destination that is finally making its presence felt as a wondrous holiday destination. Bound by Turkey, Iran, Georgia and Azerbaijan, its rich culture, charming monasteries and medieval age landmarks beckon increased number of tourists. An incredibly old country with its 2800 year- old history (28 years older than Rome!) the country is drenched in history. It is packed with so many unique historical and cultural attractions, that it is often dubbed as ‘museum under the open sky’. Dating back to the 8th century, Yerevan, the delightful Armenian capital is one of the oldest continuously inhabited citi...

Barely 100 km from Delhi, this early 19th century palace "non- hotel" is a classic combo of regality and modern art. When it comes to heritage revival, nobody does it better than Aman Nath. He is like a magician who seems to turn ruins into elegant heritage properties with the magical touch of his intuition, imagination and practiced skills. The historian cum renaissance person who writes, designs, lectures and promotes Neemrana, started his saga of resurrection with the eminent Neemrana Fort-Palace which has been drawing crowds ever since 1971. His uncanny talent to restore old properties into viable economic properties continues and today he carries the credit of reviving and running as many as 17 stunning heritage hotels in the Neemrana portfolio. Aman Nath’s pet project, the Neemrana group of hotels is a gorgeous testament to the fact that history, when restored and resurrected, can emerge far more beautiful than probably, the original product. Amongst ...