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Willkommen im Museum
When a work trip seemed to start and end with everything but the star, I managed to cook up a white lie and dash off to the Mercedes-Benz Museum with only two hours to spare before closing time. As you approach the building you can sense the grandeur that awaits inside – but trust me this…
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Driving to Gurudongmar: India’s Highest Lake
The northeastern state of Sikkim may beckon road trippers for many reasons – its sunrises, alpine meadows, stunning views and tranquil villages. But for lawyer Dareer Malik, who had visited Sikkim earlier, there was one more thing he wanted to do: drive up to the Gurudongmar Lake in his Mahindra Thar. Now, the picturesque Gurudongmar…
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A Culinary Journey On Wheels
This iconic spot is our go-to for buttery Pav Bhaji and top-tier South Indian delicacies. Founded by Narayan Poojary in 1978 at New Marine Lines, Shiv Sagar quickly became a city favourite and expanded to multiple locations. Honouring its legacy of flavours and nostalgia, the brand has now embraced a food truck format, bringing its most-loved dishes straight to you…
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Going Rogue
While travelling long distances by road, in India, wasn’t new to me, the idea of my first ever “road trip” to Michigan, USA, definitely was. And so, imagine my excitement when during an assignment in Chicago, my Palo-Alto based sister, Smita, suggested that we drive along the picturesque lake Michigan to visit the Sleeping Bear…
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To the Lighthouse
A few days back, on a beautiful Sunday morning, my classmate, N, and I, decided to take a road trip to Daman in the well-engineered, luxe SUV, the Audi Q3, and boy, were we in for a pleasant surprise! Since we had already driven to Diu last year (Read all about it here – https://www.turnofspeed.in/feature/diu-tour.html),…
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LA VIE
If you happen to be in Malaga – The birthplace of Pablo Picasso and gateway to the Costa Del Sol, don’t miss out on this truly unique museum. Not just a treat for automobile lovers — this one manages to draw a rather eclectic parallel between the world of haute couture and automobiles! Curious? The…
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The Black Cab: London’s Quintessential Icon
London. A city steeped in colourful history and breath-taking architecture, it boasts some of the World’s greatest museums, and is home to diverse cultures. All of this is what makes it one of the most famous and wondrous cities in the world. Plus, a city with myriad icons: The London Bus, Buckingham Palace, The Clock-Tower…
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Drift Diary
“Flick the steering, gas it, feel the rear kick out, and then leave the steering,” were precious words of advice from my instructor, Stanislav, from www.letsdrift.ru, who was giving me instructions on drifting on a snow-covered racetrack in Saint Petersburg, Russia. I followed his instructions to the T and soon enough the tyres were screeching and…
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Diu Tour
At a time when it seemed like almost everyone out there was descending on Goa, in droves, I zeroed in on another former Portuguese colony – Diu – which falls under theAdministration of Daman and Diu. Now, because my road trip would involve almost 1800+ kms of serious driving (back and forth), including a stopover…
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Kazakh Rhapsody
On a freezing January evening, when my dorm friends, Zhuldyz and Kamila, at Saint Petersburg University, where I’m currently pursuing my Masters in Psychology, casually asked if I’d like to visit their country – Kazakhstan – little did they expect me to reply in the affirmative. “I will come in July,” I said. A few Google searches later, after…
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