The Travel scroll

“I will go to Ladakh twice. The first time I will do that epic road trip from Srinagar to Leh and on my 2nd visit, I will fly in to Leh and explore every inch of the place,” sitting in a cafe I told my friend many years back. Today, barely a month after my return from Ladakh, I cannot help but smile to myself. Scored the first off my list and I cannot wait for the second to unfold. Already!If you enjoy road trips, don’t think twice about this incredible journey from Srinagar to Leh on NH1D. The varied landscape, as you drive by the rugged Himalayan peaks, verdant valleys and high passes, along the winding 421km route till Leh is absolutely breathtaking. Here’s what I did on one of the world’s most fascinating drives! Day 1: Srinagar to Ule Distance: 350km Time taken: 12 hours

The land down under is truly a paradise for students. However, it’s also a very costly continent to visit. After all, it’s one of the most desirable countries to live in due to its stable economy and infrastructure – and where there is a high living standard, there are also higher prices. Being a student is mostly associated with frugal existence, but thanks to increased globalization, there are various programs that offer venues to the aspiring youngsters. Australia has some of the best and most diverse student cities in the world, and Brisbane is unquestionably among them. If you are one of the lucky students who got an opportunity to become a part of the university life in the capital of Queensland, here’s a student’s guide that will surely help you find your way