I don’t know about you, but for me, Friday nights are when I crave some cheesy Italian goodness! Either that or a great burger! Goa loves its pizza and this Italian staple has come a long way with pizza joints taking their cheeses seriously, importing good ingredients, growing their own…
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Is there anything more tragic than a sad, little soggy croissant? There is! It’s bread disguised as a croissant? *shudder* These baked beauties aren’t hard to find in Goa, so for all of you seeking a croissant that stays true to its French roots, read on for your favourite Goan…
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Even though I live in Goa, when routine gets the better of me, a staycation to the South is the quickest and easiest escape there is. It’s fun playing tourist in your own state – and if we’re being honest, South Goa is where there are still traces of Goa…
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Every restaurant in Goa offers something to satisfy your sweet tooth after a meal, but a precious few are worthy of featuring in a list of Goa’s best desserts. I’ve eaten my way through the below average gulab jamuns, the dense and dry cakes and whipped-cream-based Serra Duras to dig…
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The royal city of Patiala holds forts, palaces, and historic stories of Punjab’s past. Read this blog for things to see, where to eat and stay in Patiala
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Ferozepur, the land of martyrs, is full of memorials. The place holds a special significance for being a part of the Indian freedom struggle. More on Punjab’s best travel blog
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I just got back from a 2-week trip to Punjab and among all the places I visited (7 cities in total), I stayed at Ludhiana the longest. During my drive to and from Kila Raipur and also around the city, I couldn’t help but notice how many wedding and banquet…
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As much as I try to, it’s rare for me to be in a place at a time when they have a festival going on. I’ve tried planning trips to Arunachal Pradesh for several Ziro Festivals, to Varanasi for Dev Diwali, and even to Kerala during Onam. But it was…
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Anandpur Sahib in Punjab was founded in 1665 and is a holy city for the Sikh community. A couple of weeks ago, during my trip to the state, I made a one-day stop at this sacred destination, in between my stays in the cities of Chandigarh and Ludhiana. Here’s everything I…
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The first time I set foot in Chandigarh, I was beyond impressed. A city with wide roads, an abundance of greenery, and well-planned areas for markets, restaurants, and schools – compared to the other Indian cities I had been to, this was like chalk and cheese. The city’s tagline ‘The…
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In 2003, a tiny Khasi village close to the Meghalaya-Bangladesh border shot to fame when it was declared the cleanest village in Asia. Mawlynnong, a village boasting a 90% literacy rate was home to villagers who understood and valued the importance of good civic sense. Soon, Mawlynnong became the model…
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