The last I had visited Ooty was when I was in second year in college. This time almost 12 years later my husband and I visited Ooty during the monsoons and boy what a treat it was.
Right from the drive through Kerala all the way up to Ooty had been one fantastic journey. We watched how the landscape changed and the narrow winding roads with huge trees that seldom allow the sunlight to pass through created an awesome ambience for [More...]
Before heading to Goa by road, my husband and I decided to look up a list of restaurants that we could stop by along the way. We didn’t take the regular ‘bus route’ to Goa, as it’s notorious for rash driving and mishaps. So we decided to take the route from Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur, Ponda and straight to Panaji.
En route, we halted at Hotel Opal for lunch. Owing to the terrible traffic jam at the Ghat section to Pune, we [More...]
A popular holiday destination, Shimla is an answer to most city dwellers up north to head for a refreshing breather during the summers. Come summer vacations and hoards of families head to the Queen of Hills for a break. Owing to its location, climate and beauty, Shimla became the summer capital of the British Raj in 1864 and when you visit the place, you will discover why. Shimla has a lot more to offer than the usual sight seeing places. It has [More...]
Behind every ancient building and tiny lanes of Mumbai lies a story. A story that has been carefully woven in time that has played a pivotal role in the history and in shaping the future of the city. It’s not just the entertainment and commercial hub of the country, the city of Mumbai has a story to tell. If you wish to unravel the history of this island city, go for a Heritage Walk with Alisha the founder of InHeritage Project in [More...]
Delhi – the capital city of India- the cultural and political hub of the country is also known for its delectable food, shopping, beautiful roads lined with trees, forts, museums and cultural activities. When you’re in the city on a holidayor a business trip, you’re spoilt for choices!
We caught up with 27-year-old Kanika Singh who is currently pursuing PhD in History; the co-founder of Delhi Heritage Walks who’s keen interest in research on Delhi’s history, heritage and museums, has led [More...]
If you thought you’ve seen it all in the Vidya Balan starrer ‘Kahaani’ which takes you through the City of Joy and its many nuances, here’s our take of the city in a different light. When you hear the name Calcutta, it exudes a certain charm, history and culture. It reminds you of the bhadra lok, the rossogullas, Tagore songs, the Howrah Bridge, trams, Santiniketan…the works.
Even after being named Kolkata, the group called Calcutta Walks, strives to retain the essence and flavor of [More...]
The beautiful Garden City of Bangalore is more than just the booming IT Industry. Hop onto a bicycle and get a moving lesson in art, history and culture, with the help of the Art of BicycleTrips, a premier tour operator based in Bangalore. Started by 28-year-old MBA and BTech Graduate Pankaj Mangal, along with his friends Pradeep and Gaurav, The Art of Bicycle Trips promises to make you fall in love with the city and the neighbouring areas as you [More...]
Dr. Shabana Saleem explores the beautiful weekend spots with her family and shares a wonderful account with us. This Naval wife, is an MBBS, DNB (Family Medicine), a mother of two beautiful girls, an excellent cook and a hobbyist. She is one of the most prominent Guest Writers at our website. Dr. Shabana and her husband give us an account of the must see places in and around [More...]
My first visit to Goa was in November 2007, with my husband. Little did I know that with the help of a Goan friend, we would have discovered something so beautiful that has remained in our memory till date. My friend Ana Maria Desouza Goswami a fellow Travel Expert for Goa, took us for a Heritage Walk in Panjim, Goa and I found out an all new dimension to the most popular tourist spot in the country. The beaches, beer, [More...]
Senior Assistant Professor, Mrs. Deep Umamahesh shares yet another account of a weekend trip with us. This naval wife enjoys exploring the world with her husband and sharing all her travel adventures with us. Her trip to the Pilikula Nisarga Dham is a combination of both fun and learning. Read on and you’ll find out [More...]
