These 60 year-olds drove 16,000 km across India in a Tata Hexa!
A couple of years back when I told my husband about my plan of us taking off on a never-ending road trip, he dismissed me as crazy and even after a lot of coaxing from my end he did not concede. Thus my epic plan never took off. Recently I had the privilege to talk to Air Commodore (retd) G L Hiremath, who along with … Continue reading These 60 year-olds drove 16,000 km across India in a Tata Hexa!
Oriental Food Festival at Flavours, Seasons-An Apartment Hotel
If you think Oriental food is only about Chinese cuisine, then you are mistaken. Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Singaporean, Indonesian and many more cuisines, which are still relatively new to the Indian palate, have a lot of interesting flavours to offer. And here’s your chance to try them all at the ongoing Oriental Food Festival at Flavours restaurant, Seasons — An Apartment Hotel, Aundh. The restaurant … Continue reading Oriental Food Festival at Flavours, Seasons-An Apartment Hotel
Bangkok’s vibrant flower market: A Photo Essay
No amount of days are ever enough for us when we travel. We like to explore the destination at a slow pace even if it results in skipping a few things. ‘We’ll come back’ is our mantra. One thing on my mind though when we travelled to Bangkok was the flower market – Pak Klong Talad. After a lot of back and forth due to … Continue reading Bangkok’s vibrant flower market: A Photo Essay
Courtyard Marriott Pune Hinjewadi is having a Goan Food Festival and you can’t miss it!
For meat lovers, what can be better than some classic Goan fish and pork being served on the plate by a Goan chef? At the Goan Food Festival, currently underway at The MoMo Café in Courtyard by Marriott Pune, Hinjewadi, you will be treated to the best of delicacies that the state offers. And the Goan-themed décor adds to the flavour. Chef Ignatius, a native … Continue reading Courtyard Marriott Pune Hinjewadi is having a Goan Food Festival and you can’t miss it!
A First Timer’s Guide to Jaipur
Jaipur is known for its magnificent forts and palaces. With just three days in hand due to a tight work schedule, it was time for a quick history lesson. Jaipur is called the Pink city as the buildings in the old part of the town are all painted in pink. The old world charm is still intact as the city looks as it is neatly … Continue reading A First Timer’s Guide to Jaipur
Hotel Review: Novotel Goa Resort & Spa
Goa is no longer the hippies paradise it used to be a couple of years ago. More and more families are seen enjoying the abundant natural beauty and frolicking on its many popular and virgin beaches. A short flight from Pune, I landed at Dabolim Airport in Goa last week. As I exited the terminal, a neatly-dressed man was holding a placard of my destination … Continue reading Hotel Review: Novotel Goa Resort & Spa
Offbeat Maharashtra: Korlai Fort
While randomly surfing the Konkan coast on Google Maps, I came across a little protruded landmass into the sea. Upon zooming in, the area read as Korlai Fort. Intrigued, I googled more about the Fort. Controlled by the Portuguese, it served as a watch tower to the Revdanda creek and the strategically important Chaul Fort. The photos on the internet made me want to experience … Continue reading Offbeat Maharashtra: Korlai Fort
Monsoon Trekking: Do’s & Don’ts
Picture this: Monsoon. Mountains. Greenery. Waterfalls. Fog. Muddy pathways. A gush of sudden cold wind that takes your breath away and to top it all piping hot chai and local food after a tiring trek. An ideal scene for professional and amateur trekkers who are just waiting for the rains to set off to the mountains. From the past few years, the crowd flocking to … Continue reading Monsoon Trekking: Do’s & Don’ts
World Heritage Day – Once upon a time in Pune
We are not makers of History. We are made by History ~ Martin Luther King Jr. April 18 is celebrated as the World Heritage Day. Heritage is broadly classified as anything that has been passed on through generations. Historical sites, cultural traditions, natural wonders, regional food, jewellery, heritage can either be a personal property or belong to the world. The theme for 2018 is “Cultural Heritage … Continue reading World Heritage Day – Once upon a time in Pune
Wanderers – Aditya Lenka
Biker Aditya Lenka has his eyes set on covering all major scenic routes in India. A self confessed Army brat, the states of J&K, Himachal and the Seven Sisters are the only ones pending on his must-ride list. Aditya opens up about his love for travel, road trips and his future travel plans What got you hooked to travelling? Born into an Army family, travelling … Continue reading Wanderers – Aditya Lenka
Tugging My Luggage 