If you want to see the real India, you need to get out of the posh areas and Malls and head to the old part of Indian cities … Whether its Chandni Chowk in Delhi, Aminabad in Lucknow, Charminar and old part of Hyderabad etc. In Mumbai, it has to […]
Mahabaleshwar has much more to offer than just Strawberries and a cool weather. It’s one of the better hill stations of India which is still not completely ravaged by man and made into a concrete hell. A few must dos when you are there: Main Market visit: Well there is […]
How do you explain photos that tell their own tales? Hence, a departure from my usual blogs — pictures from inside the Amber Fort, Jaipur. You may weave your own stories. You can almost feel the shadows of the Rajahs-Ranis The majestic past lives on.. Glance inside, you may just […]
On a trip to the historically rich Egypt, why would anybody want to go to Hurghada? The place which was born only in the 80s and has no history whatsoever to its credit? Famous only for its beach resorts on the turquoise blue, crystal clear Red Sea? Well, if you […]
Travelled to Hurghada as part of a 10-day Egypt tour. Our travel agent in India had booked us at this “5 Star Deluxe Resort” called Paradise Golden 5 Hotel & Beach Resort, whose reviews weren’t all that good, Had asked him to change the hotel but was told that it […]
Eco tourism is the new buzzword and this can take different connotations across the world. In Thailand, it’s usually associated with Elephant Camps and other jungle treks. For us, it was the former that was a huge draw … a treat for our then 4yr old. It did not take […]
Let’s face it, Shillong is not a shopper’s paradise. Having said that, there are a few things that are quite novel there which you must pick up should you have the time. Bamboo Handicrafts: Emporiums and street shops selling bamboo products are easy to find in the main commercial area […]
After the blog on My Favourite Places in Shillong yesterday, it is but logical that I do another with the ‘must-try food’ in Shillong. So without further ado, here you go!! Jalebi from Delhi Mistan Bhandar, Police Bazaar tops my list. It makes sense to talk about snacks and food […]