They say that India lives in her villages – and I couldn’t agree more! I’ve done several road trips over the last two years – from driving all through Himachal, between Mumbai to Goa, Chennai to Pondicherry, Bangalore to Pollachi, Ooty to Bangalore… I’ve lost count, however, I’ve documented only…
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I’ll be honest. I’m not the biggest fan of Delhi as a whole. Perhaps it’s the whole Mumbai-Delhi rivalry or the fact that Goa sees some of the rowdiest tourists from that part of the country. But one thing I can’t deny is that the city unquestionably churns out some…
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Assagao is easily the most up-and-coming place in Goa. With hordes of Delhi-ites and foreign nationals now calling it ‘home,’ more and more boutiques selling designer wear + sustainable fashion alongside trendy cafes opening in age-old Portuguese houses – and all of it encompassed in quaint Goan village setting, it…
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Hey everyone! With so many foreign nationals now calling Goa ‘home,’ it’s interesting to see how various cuisines are slowly becoming available here, some in their most authentic forms. From Peruvian to Bohri and Italian to Mexican, little restaurants around the state are giving locals a host of flavours that…
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Edit – Mumbai Canteen has permanently closed down. Let’s chat about chaat! I discovered chaat (late!) I’d never known the tantalizing world of chaat until I moved to Mumbai to study (and further, to work), 9 years ago. Classmates of mine would head to the chaat vendor down the road…
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Whether Goa’s balmy, humid climate makes it too uncomfortable for you to venture out and explore, or the monsoons leave you rained in, you can be sure that when you stay at the Grand Hyatt, Goa, or even just visit the property for a day, you’ll never be short of things…
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Goa always surprises with hidden restaurants and my latest find, Amrapali House of Grace, is proof of that. For years, I’ve passed by this 100-year-old villa on the way to the airport (and on countless trips to South Goa). Everyone has, even you, if you stay in Goa! And like…
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I’ve lived in Goa almost my entire life (except for the few years when I studied and worked in Mumbai), and like most Goans, I stick to my own neighbourhood for the most part. So when Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia in Cavelossim offered to host me for a staycation, it…
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Take in gorgeous views of the capital city with dinner and drinks at Goa’s newest (and only) off-shore restaurant! Be it at peak summer time, or at sun-down on a particularly pleasant day, dining al fresco at this vibrant waterside restaurant while you gaze at the river can be the…
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Ramadan is a month-long festival celebrated by Muslims. People observe a fast during the day, refraining from eating and drinking, while spending time in prayer and abstinence. Before the sun rises, Muslims consume a meal called Suhoor to get them through the day-long fast. At sundown, the fast is broken…
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The city of Nizams and lip-smacking good Biryani, the monumental Charminar, and luxurious Pochampalli silk sarees…the chosen city for India’s first IKEA store! Hyderabad, an enthralling place, popularly called ‘The City of Pearls,’ is one of India’s many bustling metropolitan cities and one that offers visitors an array of things…
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