Tag: Travel
Significance of Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is commemorated by Hindus, Jains and Buddhists on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Ashad. It is a day...
Goan tadkaa at The LaliT, Mumbai
It’s festival time at the Baluchi – The LaliT Mumbai’s signature restaurant – which is hosting the Goan Food Festival from the 21st to...
My Delhi blog: Into a new horizon
I made another trip to Delhi recently, sepia-tinted memories of which are framed in the imaginary photo frames of my mind, waiting to be...
A taste of the Sindh
Tucked away in the quiet suburb of Chembur in Mumbai is this new delectable Sindhi cuisine eatery, finding its way into people’s hearts and...
Fun at the desert festival of Jaisalmer
The Jaisalmer Desert Festival is an annual event that takes place in February each year in India. It is held in the Hindu month...
Asian treats at 12 Union Park by Shatranj
Shatranj Napoli, which used to appease the Italian food cravings of gourmets, has turned into a restaurant with a new name – 12 Union...
Phuket – beyond the beaches
Beaches, parties, resorts, festivals, food – Phuket has all the makings of a terrific holiday destination! The rain-forested region is one of Thailand’s most-visited...
Johannesburg – the gateway to Africa
Johannesburg is the launching pad for many destinations within South Africa and the farthest place is less than a two-hour flight distance away. Historically...
Close encounters of the wild kind
There is something to be said for seeing nature up close. Not many of us do and those who have the courage come away...
Magnificent mangoes
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Mangifera indica, known as Mango, is over 4,000 years old and considered to be the symbol of love and fertility in eastern cultures....
Rediscover adventure in Shillong
Once upon a time, there was a town that was frequented by adventurous travelers who did not mind driving over bumpy, narrow roads for...
Belize: a recipe for adventure
Belize embodies the best of both worlds. Located on the east of Central America, it boasts rugged topography that the region is famous for...
The humbling namaste a divine connection
Namaste. Even if you do not use it yourself, you have probably heard it said many times. The young say it to the old...
Cosy kebab corner!
During our recent visit to Welcome Heritage’s Bal Samand Lake Palace in Jodhpur, I had the good opportunity to dine at their hugely popular...
Indian palaces – unravelling a glorious past
An ancient history and one of the most incredibly diverse cultures – this is the India that BECKONS travelers from far and wide. Testaments...
