FESTIVALS & EVENTS

A Christmas Travel Wishlist

Swati Talwar

Last updated: Apr 3, 2017

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See

Chicago: Art Institute of Chicago, Navy Pier
Srinagar: Shalimar Bagh, Salim Ali National Park

Do

Andamans: Scuba diving and snorkeling at Havelock Beach
Srinagar: Skate on the frozen Dal lake in winter

Eat

Chicago: The famous deep-dish pizza, developed in Chicago
Oxford: homemade oxford sausages and traditional pies

Filmy

Washington DC is a favourite for Hollwood film-makers. Some films shot there are "Hollow Man", "Independence Day" and "X-Men"

Events

Andamans: The Island Tourism Festival, a 15-day festival held in December, has dance, drama, music and many other cultural exhibitions

Updated on November 20, 2014

 

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Tis the season to be jolly,

Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Christmas, my favourite time of the year is here. Santa and his elves are busy getting the presents in order for delivery (only for the good kids, mind you) and since I’m not very sure if I made that cut, why not share my Christmas wish list with you all!

(One lucky person gets the privilege to fulfil my wishes!)

Wish No 1: Fly to Chicago for a Pentatonix concert

WHO are these people you ask? Well they’re only the best American a cappella group ever! Check out their version of Carol of the Bells. Click here.

Afterwards, definitely stop over at Gino's East for the famous Chicago style pizza!

chicago

 

Wish No 2: Have dinner at the University of Oxford

So what if my Hogwarts induction letter is lost with the untraceable owl? I can still soak in the Great Hall where all Harry Potter characters dine, can’t I? Remember the magical appearance of food on those endless tables. Sigh! A stroll post the sumptuous meal along the picture perfect Thames path would be just the place to practice my spells.

university of oxford

 

Wish No 3: Spend an afternoon at the Library of Congress, Washington DC

Believed to be the largest library in the world, you will get mesmerized by the impressive interiors and the infinite book shelves. Definitely pause to admire the most valuable book, the Gutenberg Bible.

library of congress

 

Wish No 4: Go scuba diving with John Mayer in Havelock (sing a duet later)

One can never get enough of those pristine beaches, delicious seafood and smiling locals. Soak in all the sun in Andamans, the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen. Who knows after this experience Mayer might consider settling here for good (which will be FAN-tastic!). (This list of top 10 things to do in Andamans will set you in mood)

havelock

 

Wish No 5: Ice skate across the frozen Dal Lake in Srinagar, Kashmir

A hot cup of kahwah and scrumptious apples plucked fresh from the apple orchards. What more can you ask for?

dal lake

 

Well, that’s my Christmas wishlist (I’ll be off booking my flights here!). Pen down yours in the comments section. Don't be shy, Santa might be reading this.