Marmara Region: Travel Guide
The Marmara region is anchored entirely by Istanbul, the only major city on earth genuinely straddling two continents. ISTANBUL Read […]
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Best Time to Visit
Best Time to Visit Munnar
QUICK FACTS Best months: October to March Peak season: December and January Festival highlight: Onam (August/September) Avoid: June to August
Itineraries
Munnar: 3-Day Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL AND ORIENTATION The drive from Kochi takes around 4 hours — settle in at a plantation property
What to Wear
What to Wear in Munnar
Here’s the thing about Munnar that catches people off guard: it’s not the heat you need to worry about, it’s
History
Munnar: History
It started in 1879 with a British planter named John Daniel Munro, who leased land from the Poonjar royal family
Destinations
Munnar: Destination Guide
QUICK FACTS Region: Idukki district, Kerala, India Elevation: 1,600 metres Known for: Tea plantations, cool climate, Western Ghats scenery Nearest
Best Time to Visit
Best Time to Visit Marrakech
QUICK FACTS Best months: March to May, September to November Peak season: March to April, Christmas/New Year Festival highlight: Marrakech
Itineraries
Marrakech: 3-Day Itinerary
DAY 1: THE MEDINA AND DJEMAA EL-FNAA Give yourself the morning to get properly lost in the souks — it’s
What to Wear
What to Wear in Marrakech
Morocco runs more conservative than you might expect from the international crowd in Marrakech’s riads, and the medina specifically rewards
History
Marrakech: History
Marrakech was founded in 1062 by the Almoravid dynasty — Berber Muslim rulers who, at their height, controlled territory stretching