On hindsight, our stay in Aix de Provence, France was probably a mistake as Avignon would have probably been a better option. However, at the time of booking, Aix was the place we chose and Hotel Cardinal, the preferred hotel. Reaching the city-center from Aix TGV station is easy, takes […]
Ibis Blackfriars, London is a mixed bag … good locations, a minute walk from Southwark underground and 5 mins from Southbank which is becoming a happening place. We had taken the extremely slow and the Blackfriar station was ever so convenient. Just exit from the Tate Modern side but turn […]
We reached Musee Du Louvre at 4.30pm after having spent the whole morning at the Chateau de Versailles. Jayant was not interested in going in. For me though, Louvre was The Destination!!! So we decided that while he and Ridi took a stroll in the Park outside, I would go […]
Nice was expensive … especially so when you are trying to book hotels around the Cannes Film unknowingly. With limited choice, I picked a fairly well rated Résidence Hôtelière Ajoupa Baie des Anges at Rue Massena at 90 per night for a superior studio. The location is just fantastic and […]
After staying at Staying At Ibis Paris Montmartre 18éme In Paris, we moved to Hotel Mercure in Lyon Part Dieu. Hotel Mercure certainly lived up to its reputation as one of the best hotels in Lyon. Located so close to the station, it’s really convenient. We, however, had a tough […]
The choice of hotel in Paris was based on 2 factors – had to be in the city and ‘reasonably priced’ by French standards. Other than the Inns, the highest-rated option I found was, Ibis Paris Montmartre 18éme. Well, it was an Ibis!! The location was quite good — 200m […]
We are a family of biryani lovers. Even my 6-year old, who is otherwise notorious for her foot habits and eating-time, will slurp up her plate of biryani in a snap. We make them at home, but also greatly relish the ones that are available in restaurants outside. Here’s a […]
Cherrapunjee tour takes an entire day. About two and a half hours to three hour’s drive from Shillong city, best is to start at about 7 am in the morning, reach by 10am and have four-five hours in hand before you set out to get back to Shillong. The other […]