Wanderlust drives us to faraway lands, interesting waters. And add them to our travel memoirs
Ah! The other wonderful thing about travelling – one is exploring, the other is shopping. With so many local and traditional delights, shopping in Coorg feels like paradise! Here are all what we stuffed our bags with: Sarees: You are in saree land, so no coming back home without those […]
This year has been special, very special. Ramadan feasts have always held a special place in my heart, after all it’s not too often that you have a non-veg extravaganza of this magnitude in one place. Guess most carnivorous foodies like me wait for this month eagerly throughout the year. […]
Weekend getaway options (within 6-8 hours) are many from Mumbai … right from the Western Ghats (hill region) around Pune and beyond, to the beaches in the south like Ganpatiphule. One option that stands out much closer is Alibagh / Murud — some where between 2 ½ – 3 ½ […]
We had long been enticed by tales of Coorg’s coffee plantations, nature trails, early morning birds’ watching tours, its food, its beauty and its quietude. A holiday there, then, was imperative. And so, chose September, just when the monsoons were on the wane, to spend three days there. What strikes […]
Food, in Coorg, is an essential part of the whole experience … we are firm believers of the fact that you can never ever enjoy a new country / place unless you try the local food. The Kodavas (that’s what the locals in Coorg are called) are predominantly non-vegetarians and are […]
Now, who doesn’t know about Haji Ali Juice Centre in Mumbai? The joint is probably as iconic as the Dargah itself. Started by Fareed Noorani (he is the same guy who owns Café Noorani down the street)about 40 years ago, this joint has grown from a juice center to a […]
It’s been six and a half years in Mumbai and we have still not been to a few iconic places of Mumbai. Haji Ali was one of them. We made it to the Dargah on Sunday morning though. We set out early in order to beat the crowd — had […]
When in Kochi, you will have your share of the backwaters and the Chinese fishing nets. After all, the backwaters and fishing nets are Kochi USP. If, however, you are not bored at the end of it, or are there only for a day, I will share with you one […]