The Floating Pebbles https://thefloatingpebbles.com/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:44:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/thefloatingpebbles.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Logo-PNG-1-min.png?fit=32%2C28&ssl=1 The Floating Pebbles https://thefloatingpebbles.com/ 32 32 159161026 shopengine_activated_templates a:1:{s:6:"single";a:1:{s:4:"lang";a:1:{s:2:"en";a:1:{i:0;a:3:{s:11:"template_id";i:18859;s:6:"status";b:0;s:11:"category_id";i:0;}}}}} Best Food in Egypt: A Complete Guide to Eating Like A Local https://thefloatingpebbles.com/best-food-in-egypt-a-complete-guide-to-eating-like-a-local/ https://thefloatingpebbles.com/best-food-in-egypt-a-complete-guide-to-eating-like-a-local/#respond Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:44:49 +0000 https://thefloatingpebbles.com/?p=19540 Egypt is renowned for the remnants of its great civilisation. Along with the Great Pyramids of Giza, the towering temples of Luxor and Abu Simbel, and the vivid interiors of the royal tombs, Egypt’s cuisine is another treasure waiting to be discovered. True, it lacks frills and flourishes, and thus often overlooked when compared with […]

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]]> https://thefloatingpebbles.com/best-food-in-egypt-a-complete-guide-to-eating-like-a-local/feed/ 0 19540 20 Things to Know Before Visiting Egypt https://thefloatingpebbles.com/20-things-to-know-before-visiting-egypt/ https://thefloatingpebbles.com/20-things-to-know-before-visiting-egypt/#respond Sun, 23 Nov 2025 14:09:12 +0000 https://thefloatingpebbles.com/?p=19485 Egypt, nourished by 5000 years of civilisation, defies a simple summing-up. It is a destination that promises magic in every step, thanks to the Great Pyramids of Giza, Abu Simbel Temple, and a plethora of other fascinating archaeological treasures. But beyond the postcard-perfect glamour of its historical remnants lies a vibrant culture brimming with pulsating […]

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]]> https://thefloatingpebbles.com/20-things-to-know-before-visiting-egypt/feed/ 0 19485 The Ultimate 12-Day Egypt Itinerary: Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, and Beyond. https://thefloatingpebbles.com/the-ultimate-12-day-egypt-itinerary-cairo-aswan-luxor-beyond/ https://thefloatingpebbles.com/the-ultimate-12-day-egypt-itinerary-cairo-aswan-luxor-beyond/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:52:47 +0000 https://thefloatingpebbles.com/?p=19399 Egypt – the name evokes thousands of emotions. A country, known as the cradle of civilisation, the gift of the Nile, is where everything started. Some say Egypt might be older than time itself. Each of us read about the Great Pyramids of Giza in school books and nurtured the dream of experiencing Egypt ourselves. […]

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]]> https://thefloatingpebbles.com/the-ultimate-12-day-egypt-itinerary-cairo-aswan-luxor-beyond/feed/ 0 19399 6 Epic Bucket List Experiences in Uzbekistan You Need in Your Life https://thefloatingpebbles.com/6-epic-bucket-list-experiences-in-uzbekistan-you-need-in-your-life/ https://thefloatingpebbles.com/6-epic-bucket-list-experiences-in-uzbekistan-you-need-in-your-life/#respond Wed, 27 Aug 2025 03:49:01 +0000 https://thefloatingpebbles.com/?p=19283 Nestled in the heart of Central Asia, Uzbekistan is a mesmerising blend of ancient history, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality that captivates every traveller. As you journey through this land of legends, you’ll walk the paths once traversed by merchants along the Silk Road, marvel at the intricate mosaics of Samarkand, and immerse yourself in […]

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]]> https://thefloatingpebbles.com/6-epic-bucket-list-experiences-in-uzbekistan-you-need-in-your-life/feed/ 0 19283 Uzbekistan Train Travel Guide: Afrosiyob, Night Trains, & More https://thefloatingpebbles.com/uzbekistan-train-travel-guide-afrosiyob-night-trains-more/ https://thefloatingpebbles.com/uzbekistan-train-travel-guide-afrosiyob-night-trains-more/#respond Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:53:37 +0000 https://thefloatingpebbles.com/?p=19269 Alexander the Great marched through the alleys of ‘Markanda’ (erstwhile Samarkand) riding on his horse, Bucephalus. Marco Polo, the eminent Venetian traveller, explored the Silk Road in Uzbekistan on camels. Hundreds of other nameless explorers relied on caravans. Cut to the 21st century, when camel or horse-drawn caravans have given way to the modern railway […]

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]]> https://thefloatingpebbles.com/uzbekistan-train-travel-guide-afrosiyob-night-trains-more/feed/ 0 19269 Food in Uzbekistan: 10 Traditional Dishes That You Can’t Miss! https://thefloatingpebbles.com/food-in-uzbekistan-10-traditional-dishes-that-you-cant-miss/ https://thefloatingpebbles.com/food-in-uzbekistan-10-traditional-dishes-that-you-cant-miss/#respond Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:01:36 +0000 https://thefloatingpebbles.com/?p=19226 Food is more than just sustenance – it reflects a country’s history, tradition, culture, and soul. To explore a country wholly, one must not only experience its sights but also savour its flavours. It is through local cuisine that we connect with the native heritage, regional ingredients, and the warmth of everyday hospitality. Hence, while […]

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]]> https://thefloatingpebbles.com/food-in-uzbekistan-10-traditional-dishes-that-you-cant-miss/feed/ 0 19226 Kodaikanal Travel Guide: Best Places to Visit, Stay, & Things to Do. https://thefloatingpebbles.com/kodaikanal-travel-guide-best-places-to-visit-stay-things-to-do/ https://thefloatingpebbles.com/kodaikanal-travel-guide-best-places-to-visit-stay-things-to-do/#respond Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:49:08 +0000 https://thefloatingpebbles.com/?p=19179 Fondly called the ‘Princess of Hill Stations’, Kodaikanal is one of the most charming hill stations of Tamil Nadu. Curled up in the misty lap of the Western Ghats, Kodaikanal is dotted with verdant pine forests, picturesque valleys, cascading waterfalls, and the serene eponymous lake. Kodaikanal is one of those postcard places where nature’s beauty […]

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]]> https://thefloatingpebbles.com/kodaikanal-travel-guide-best-places-to-visit-stay-things-to-do/feed/ 0 19179 Sinna Dorai’s Bungalow: The Perfect Colonial-Era Retreat in Valparai https://thefloatingpebbles.com/sinna-dorais-bungalow-the-perfect-colonial-era-retreat-in-valparai/ https://thefloatingpebbles.com/sinna-dorais-bungalow-the-perfect-colonial-era-retreat-in-valparai/#respond Sun, 06 Jul 2025 17:41:47 +0000 https://thefloatingpebbles.com/?p=19127 In the middle of a meddlesome work day, we often daydream about running away from the dreary workplace, pack our bags, and flee to a quaint mountain retreat where we can slacken in the lap of nature, sniff the fresh air, rejuvenate with a cup of tea (or coffee), and listen to the melody of […]

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]]> https://thefloatingpebbles.com/sinna-dorais-bungalow-the-perfect-colonial-era-retreat-in-valparai/feed/ 0 19127 Valparai Travel Guide: Discover Tamil Nadu’s Hidden Hill Station https://thefloatingpebbles.com/valparai-travel-guide-discover-tamil-nadus-hidden-hill-station/ https://thefloatingpebbles.com/valparai-travel-guide-discover-tamil-nadus-hidden-hill-station/#comments Sun, 15 Jun 2025 16:23:55 +0000 https://thefloatingpebbles.com/?p=19112 Far from the madding crowd, Valparai is a serene hill station where nature is painted in all shades of green. Nestled in the misty folds of the Anamalai Hills in Tamil Nadu, this sleepy town is an undiscovered treasure. With its vast tea and coffee estates, forested slopes, wispy waterfalls, and rare wildlife sightings, Valparai […]

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]]> https://thefloatingpebbles.com/valparai-travel-guide-discover-tamil-nadus-hidden-hill-station/feed/ 2 19112 New Delhi in 48 Hours: The Only Itinerary You’ll Need https://thefloatingpebbles.com/new-delhi-in-48-hours-the-only-itinerary-youll-need/ https://thefloatingpebbles.com/new-delhi-in-48-hours-the-only-itinerary-youll-need/#respond Sun, 25 May 2025 15:19:27 +0000 https://thefloatingpebbles.com/?p=19050 “Delhi, said Pir Sadr-ud-Din, was a city of djinns. Though it had been burned by invaders time and time again, millennium after millennium, still the city was rebuilt; each time it rose like a phoenix from the fire.” – William Dalrymple in his book “City of Djinns” New Delhi is, indeed, anything but new. Delhi […]

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