This June, I visited Kodagu/Coorg and stayed at 3 properties during my 8-day trip – the first of which was Island Homestay, Coorg. After an 8-hour drive from Goa to Coorg, I was looking forward to a couple of days soaking in the silence, and this little Airbnb, which is…
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Sylvan Villa lies in idyllic seclusion, shaded by the glare of the sun just as much as it is shielded from the tourists that flock to the popular haunts in Himachal Pradesh. In a tiny cut-off lane leading up to a hillock, this luxurious stone-and-wood villa in Dharampur wears what…
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Imagine sipping your morning coffee by a beautiful picture-window, with a view of pristine white Himalayas in the distance. Or walking idly on grassy lawns, spotting the first lights in a faraway village in the valley turn on and begin twinkling – their glow spreading from house to house, until…
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“Wow!” That’s something I said every few minutes, from the time I entered Sunshine Himalayan Cottage, to the time I left. I’m actually feeling a bit reluctant to share this sweet cabin with you – I want it all to myself! GETTING TO SUNSHINE HIMALAYAN COTTAGE Sunshine Himalayan Cottage is…
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Hey! Welcome back! You’ve probably heard of many hotels offering guests a one-of-a-kind experience, but by and large, what they offer is pretty similar. That’s why, when given a choice, I try and pick off-beat homestays and guest houses when I travel. The homely touch, the local stories I can…
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Welcome back!! As New Year approaches, all roads lead to Goa – India’s number 1 party destination. With cheap booze, shady shacks and umpteen choices for a New Years party, it’s a lovely place for a laid-back yet fun celebration. After staying at places like Ratapani Range Retreat and Phoebe’s…
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