I’ve always liked pairing destinations. So on this trip, after visiting the largest lake in Kerala (Vembanad Lake in Kumarakom), it felt only right to check off the state’s most famous waterfall too. After our stay in Kumarakom, we drove to Kochi to spend the night and break the 100…
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If you’ve been anywhere near Calangute, Candolim or Baga lately, you’ll know the vibe has… changed. What used to be easy, breezy beach days when we were kids in the 90s, now feel overcrowded, overdone, full of garbage, a little too loud, and overstimulating for a proper unwind. So, where…
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I’ve written extensively about Goa’s best Indian restaurants, South Indian restaurants, the top Pan Asian spots (which, honestly, open and shut faster than I can keep up with), the nicest chaat places, and even where to get your gelato fix. In fact, there are countless listicles like these on my…
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The backwaters of Kerala are one of those places you hear about so often, you start to wonder if they’re a bit overhyped. They’re not. This entire region is a network of rivers, lakes, lagoons, canals, and inlets – stretching over 900 kilometres – running almost parallel to the Arabian…
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I almost didn’t do a houseboat experience in Kerala. Not because I didn’t want to – but because I left it too late. After calling 8–10 operators on the same morning I wanted to go, I realised two things very quickly: one, this is the main experience here, and two,…
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The first thing that hits you in Mechuka is scale. Mountains that feel close enough to touch, valleys that drop away forever, and a silence that swallows sound. This remote valley in Arunachal Pradesh doesn’t politely introduce itself – it kind of demands you notice it. Raw, vast, and completely…
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By late 2025, my travel log for the year was embarrassingly thin – just a food-fueled Bangalore binge, a spontaneous Gujarat hop and a 48-hour in-and-out to Haryana. Nothing wild (except the lions in Gir, of course), nothing that left me dusty, breathless, and with fresh energy to take on 2026.…
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It’s not uncommon for friends and me to drive down to the south to check out a new spot or just for drinks on the weekend. While North Goa has a seemingly never-ending list of bars, the crowd, the tacky music, and absurd pricing at most places make them unappealing…
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Airbnb has absolutely exploded in Goa – it’s like every other person you meet is either owns one, leases one, manages one or dreams of listing their place soon. With over 10,000 active listings as of mid-2025 and consistent demand with strong year-round bookings, it’s turned into a booming side…
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Happy New Year, folks! It’s 2026, and if you’re anything like me, those “I’m eating healthy this year” resolutions are already wobbling – because let’s be real, my cheat days are basically every day. But I’ve found the perfect middle ground: desserts that taste sinful but are made with natural,…
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I love chaat – who doesn’t? That irresistible crunch, the burst of tangy tamarind, and the spice that hits just right make it my go-to evening snack craving after a long workday. Usually, I swing by Bhonsle in Porvorim, for quick, lip-smacking chaat that never disappoints. But Goa’s got more…
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