I am a sucker for handmade things and I highly appreciate the love for labor. So here we were in Thailand, living in handmade clay pod built. The owner of the boutique hotel actually conceptualised the pod shaped rooms, gathered the raw materials and actually made the pod rooms with his own two hands. The... Continue Reading →
East Indies Mansion – Heritage home stay, George Town, Malaysia
Home stays are my all time preferred stay options. I love the idea of home setting, cozy rooms, warm bed and off-course little corner table with chai kettle. Well these things are something you get in hotel too but lacks personal touch. On the contrary, home stays are run by warm home owners and local... Continue Reading →
5 Books to read in travel time
Christmas is around and so are holiday & travel plans. Travel plans completely de-stresses me and fills me up with lot of comforting experiences and good memories. Its like earthen pot from which you empty the old water, rinse it and fill it up with fresh new water. And which travel plan can be complete... Continue Reading →
Things to do in monsoon
Monsoon! Beautiful wheather, cool breeze, droplets on face, jump in poodle, hot chai with pakoda, cozy blanket, intriguing book to read and endless lazing time. Some of the emotions that surfaces at the instant when we think of monsoon. Its by far the best season for me, untill its Monday and I have to go... Continue Reading →
Travel guide for Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
Cameron Highland is a high estate located just about 200 km from Kuala Lumpur. Being one of the highest region in Malaysia, this place has cool weather and charming tea estates. The bungalows, gardens, and golf course are the reminiscence of the British colonisers who would come to the highland for relaxation. Check further... Continue Reading →
Quick trip to Delhi
While there are many things on my must do list in Delhi, I highly recommend attending a wedding in Delhi. Its a-mazing. The energy, colors, ceremonies, madness and parties are highly recommended for anybody who likes to be high on life. I recently had one such opportunity, and I had gala time. But this post... Continue Reading →
Bohemyan Blue, Alibaug
This is a new section that I have been meaning to start, for a simple reason - my love for cafes. There is something so soothing and so comfy about cafes. Cafes can be romantic and can be so solitary. Cafes can be place to laze and place to amaze. Cafes can be a place... Continue Reading →
Basic Hyderabadi phrases
I love travelling to places without too many bookings. It allows me to make choices on spot. Translates into freedom. But there are some things i also like to prepare for and go. Specially when the new land has a new language. Learning some key phrases comes in very handy while communicating with locals, shop-owners,... Continue Reading →
Things to do at Changi airport (Singapore)
Layover is usually the most boring aspect of travel. I recently had a trip to Thailand and had a layover at Changi airport in Singapore. I was dreading and almost cursing myself for booking a flight with 10 hours of layover. If you travel often, you would know 10 hours is a long time... Continue Reading →
Disconnect to Connect – Wildernest
I recently took a trip to a quiet place up in hills of Goa. (Yes, there is more to Goa, apart from the beeches.) The trip was all about spending some quiet time with loved one. After doing some research on various sites and blogs, we happen to spot these beautiful cottages on Agoda to... Continue Reading →
