To experience luxurious hospitality in an exotic resort amidst the woods and at the same time be a part of a responsible tourism initiative and give back to nature – it sounds too good to be true. Yet, that is Kabini for you, a wilderness hot spot in Karnataka that will positively ensure a weekend […]

The day I was told about visiting Chikmagalur, all I could think was how wonderful it would be to wander through the coffee plantations and lose myself in the beautiful surroundings. Hill stations always get me excited, for their unparalleled charm and natural cleanliness. After a week of mundane work, meeting deadlines, and commuting in […]

  I dreamt I had gone back to Chakrata (With apologies to Daphne Du Maurier). The mere thought of Chakrata fills me with a wistful longing to go back in nature’s pristine arms. The crystal clear mountain air, the view of the snow capped peaks fills my heart with pleasure. I had visited this small […]

The first thing you’d notice about the food in Kerala is how the flavours seem to jump off your palate. Little surprise considering this is the land of spices with hints of fresh pepper, cardamom, tamarind, cloves, nutmeg and vanilla in the dish, possibly coming from a little plantation in the backyard. The traditional banquet […]

  There isn’t a moment of inanities in what’s perhaps one the greatest indoor markets in Europe. You push through the magnificent doors and get embraced by the sights and aromas that make the Great Market Hall one of the most coveted tourist destinations in Budapest. Whenever I have limited time to see a city, […]