BY SHIKHA
Howdy! If you’ve come here hunting for me, I am delighted. If you haven’t and just stumbled upon my blog looking for some insights on travel, I’d say ‘Thank You’ for stopping by! A full-time features writer and lifestyle journalist since past ten years, I’ve always had a knack for writing. You may have come … Read more THE STORY BEHIND SOUL-SEARCHING JOURNEYS
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Got some travel inspiration here? Like the way I travel? Overwhelmed with the all the travel-related information available on the web? Don’t want to go around a destination with a typical touristy itinerary, but finding it too tedious to plan a trip on your own? I am here to customise an itinerary for you, depending … Read more YOUR ITINERARY DESIGNER
Home to pastoral landscapes, partition memoirs and warm-hearted locals, Amritsar is a place that must be felt and experienced
When in the north-eastern state of Nagaland, go beyond Kohima. Glamp at the foothills of Japfu, sample Naga delicacies and explore the unusung villages that will only foster your connection with nature
A trip with my girlfriends is long overdue and I am thinking of a destination that offers it all – colour, culture and spectacular natural beauty. I, almost spontaneously, book three seats on a flight from Mumbai to Dimapur. Read more
The spiritual energy of the holy city of Jerusalem, therapeutic stillness of the Dead Sea, magnificent beauty of Galilee’s green hills and valleys, impressive archaeological sites and Roman ruins, traditional and new-age Israeli cuisine, religious and cultural devotion of the Muslims, Christians and Jews and the country’s compelling politics – it all leaves a lasting impact on different facets of your life.
Some of my favorite childhood memories are the joyful times spent with my parents on a holiday, isolated from ordinary everyday activities. Between work commitments, household chores and day-to-day busyness of life, it’s easy for the family vacation to take a backseat. However, breaks with your loved ones are essential to keep the bond intact while stepping outside the comfort zone and having some fun. As I am thinking of my long-due adventure with my husband and parents, Bali comes to mind.
Visiting a food market is always one of the most interesting ways to experience a destination. And why not? It’s fun, affordable and interactive. For a riot of colours, sights and smells and a quick insight into the ever-evolving food scene of London, hit the Borough Market that sits on one end of the London Bridge. Wander around and get to know all about its 1,000-year-old extraordinary heritage. Read more
Whether you’re visiting London for the first time or a regular to England’s kaleidoscopic capital, one thing you must certainly do is dedicate more time to eating and drinking around the city. Hearty English breakfasts, elegant afternoon teas, gorgeous fine-dining venues, Michelin-starred kitchens, millions of farmer’s and food markets, some of the best coffee joints in the world… London can leave you salivating for months.
Before you’re utterly bewildered with endless choices and recommendations, we get Michael De Cozar, head hall porter, Ritz London, to reveal his top food experiences in the city! Having served the prestigious hotel for 45 long years, he has London’s biggest secrets and surprises at his fingertips! Read more
