This article is written by Meenakshi Shankar.
When Summer’s drawing to an end..throw caution to the wind …head off to exotic getaways, surprise your beloved or simply treat your senses to an virgin island or a rain forest; head out to discover a man made wonder – it’s a whole new world of Wandering.
If you still haven’t been able to get away, here are some destinations that don’t take too much planning (because the visa is on arrival).
1. Fiji beckons both the thrill seeker and romantic traveler.
The reefs and cobalt blue waters of the island created a surreal backdrop for Tom Hanks’ Cast Away and Brooke Shields’ The Blue Lagoon.
Must do:
The World-class windsurfing
Lazing around long languid beaches
Idyllic kayaking in a pocket-sized paradise
2. Cambodia’s Angkor Wat attracts many Wanderers to the Buddhist land of smile.
Must do:
Revel in the mystical glory of Angkor Wat
Relax in the sleepy seaside town of Kampot
Trek to the nearby Bokor National Park
Take an elephant ride in the jungles of Mondulkiri Province
Ogle the Mekong dolphins at Kratie
3. Laos: Head out to the country if you are seeking for a refreshingly simple and relaxed sort of languid riverfront life.
The country beckons the Wanderer who is seeking for a bit of nature and adventure.
Must do:
Head out to the sleepy river archipelago with rare dolphins & mighty Mekong rapids.
For the thrill seekers: Kayaking, rafting, rock-climbing and biking are available.