With the support of the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), UNWTO has launched the initiative Towards a Statistical Framework for Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism (MST). The aim is to develop an international statistical framework for measuring tourism’s role in sustainable development, including economic, environmental and social dimensions. Such a standards-based framework can further […]
by Aparna Vinod
If you are to relax and reorganise your thoughts, “Nature” is the one-stop solution. We all have known this and love to holiday in the Natural landscapes. From cold deserts in the Himalayas to the beautiful Beaches, India has different geographic regions to offer to a visitor. Wayanad is one among such, most sought-after destinations. […]
by Aparna Vinod
”The Nomad” settled down once the fire, potter’s wheel & weapons helped him with agricultural practises. Centuries passed and trade began to shape up culture, traditions and societies. Rich & Poor came into being creating further layers of the society which was earlier much based on skills. Keeping this course in mind, I guess leisure […]
by Aparna Vinod
The more conscientious and discerning travellers increasingly prefer to ensure that their decisions have minimal impact on the Planet. Traveller’s Choice Most travellers depend on Online Travel Agents (OTA) to select and manage their travel (business/holiday) requirements. OTAs help them either select a holiday as a package or just book accommodation, transportation and manage allied […]
by Aparna Vinod
POISON! Unfortunately this is the single word to describe the lion’s share of vegetables available in the marketplace these days. From seed to yield, these vegetables are “fed” with chemicals that raise threat to human health. There is this opinion that greed of farmer is the reason behind this overuse of hazardous chemicals in agriculture. […]
by Aparna Vinod
Earth, water, fire, ether and soil are the raw materials that sustain life on this planet. How do we humans use them, is a significant question. Human population has increased to such a level that we are unable to balance our consumption. This imbalance is now posing various threats like hurricanes, rise in sea level, […]
by Aparna Vinod
The moment my bus crossed the border and entered Tamil Nadu I started feeling at home! The weather never suits me, but I manage so that I get to be in my land. Mr. Dream was supposed to be accompanying me, but I decided to be not fooled. There are certain journeys that are meant […]
by Aparna Vinod
When I sat down to blog our experiences at Meghalaya, I was about to find that I underestimated the job! The travel had happened in 2016 and I had to brush my memories by reading the basic facts available on the internet. We had visited only a few places around Shillong and knew that we […]
by Aparna Vinod
This world wouldn’t exist without love. To strongly believe in this beautiful phenomenon and hold on to it irrespective of how it treats you, is a very challenging task. Love makes you dream and then it calls for action. At times you have no choice but be silent and watch love play on your head […]
by Aparna Vinod
Mr. Dream just left for Delhi [the capital city of India] and I was feeling so lonely in our small town! The fact that I have never been to Delhi, bothered me. It filled me with a bit of anger too! Mr. Dream never included me in his Delhi visits and that was one of […]
by Aparna Vinod
