Grasshopper Let's Travel This Holi | Page 17

BELARUS Belarus has emerged as one of the emerging tourist hotspot in Europe thanks to the relaxing Visa requirements that has fueled the increase in tourist footfall in the country. The country struggled in tourism sector a couple of years back but it now seems to be having fun again. The beautiful city comprises sneaky-good art and cafe scene with hospitable locals. Minsk, the capital city of Belarus has excellent museums, impressive architecture to explore during day and a seething nightlife to give an unforgettable end to your day in the city. You must have heard about Minsk several times if you keep yourself updated about international events as it has become a hub for sports events and global events 2019 European Games per se. The adjoining cities of Brest and Hrodna also offer impressive architecture, ancient castles and national parks you will find rare European bison roam. BOTSWANA Botswana is said to be the best kept secret of Africa. The place houses some of the best wildlife spectacles of Africa. Botswana is maong the best safari destinations in Africa. The Okavango Delta is world’s last great wilderness where wildlife rules. Big cats and even bigger elephants roam freely in their natural habitat. There are endless safari possibilities in the unparalleled beauty. The Kalahari Desert is one of the largest unbroken stretch of sand on earth. It comprises salt pans of Makgadikgadi and the baobabs of Naxi Pans. In the north there is Kubu Island while Kgalagadi in the south. For accommodation there are sumptuous lodges and remote tented camps in the Okavango Delta. You can also book your own 4-wheel-drive vehicles that can also work as an ingenious camping home away from home. You can stay awake at night in order to listen to bone-trembling roar, hippos, elephants or chilling saw-like grunt of a leopard. To add to this raw experience, you can build a campfire, gaze at the stars and spend a night of your lifetime. March, 2019 g 15