Evolve Back Safari Lodge – A Kabini River Romance

14/09/2017.Reading time 11 minutes.

This is our first time in Kabini during the rains. Our two previous visits were deliberately planned around the dry period between February – April, when the parched land forces its wild denizens out into clearings around the river, almost guaranteeing big cat sightings. This time it is the jungle that is the hero, in […]

Calm On The Lake – The Best Houseboat in Srinagar, Kashmir

07/06/2017.Reading time 10 minutes.

Transfer boat moored at timber dock on Sukoon

Looking for a luxurious, eco-friendly houseboat on the Dal Lake in Srinagar, Kashmir? Sukoon Houseboat is the best. Read detailed review.

Evolve Back Hampi – Experiencing The Spirit Of The Land

06/01/2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

Where to stay in Hampi? You can’t do better than Evolve Back Hampi to fully experience the spirit of that enchanted land. Read full review.

Our First Airbnb Experience And Why It Won’t Be Our Last

30/05/2016.Reading time 9 minutes.

I wake up to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, just as R walks in with a bag of flaky croissants from the patisserie nearby. As we devour them along with half a kilo of luscious strawberries, sweet yogurt and creamy Pag cheese from the daily market, we ask ourselves why we have steered clear of apartments so far. R jokes […]

Thanjavur – Reimagining Tamil Traditions At Svatma,

28/04/2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

Loss of diversity, especially in the urban milieu, is inevitable in a globalised world. Pizza will often replace paniyaram. Or cappuccino, filter kaapi. But what does one do when one’s native cultural symbols begin to feel inadequate? Unsophisticated? The Subrahmaniam’s – Chennai based dancer/architect Krithika, and her developer husband, Sumant’s – response to their young son’s disenchantment with things Indian, was to find a way to reintroduce him […]

Passion For Food – The Best Pintxos In San Sebastian, Spain

20/04/2016.Reading time 14 minutes.

San Sebastian, Spain, is foodie heaven. This guide features 7 of the best pintxo bars in the old town and the best pintxos to eat in each.

Kochi – A Boatyard Turned Boutique Hotel

15/03/2016.Reading time 9 minutes.

Brunton Boatyard, a beautiful boutique hotel resurrected from the remains of a Victorian ship building yard, is the perfect place to stay in Fort Kochi, Kerala.

Romancing The Irrawaddy – Mandalay to Yangon River Cruise

14/02/2016.Reading time 20 minutes.

An Irrawaddy river boat trip that includes most attractions from Mandalay to Prome near Yangon is an enchanting way to explore Myanmar.

Bespoke Luxury at La Villa Pondicherry

20/07/2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

An unassuming gate, that we drive past twice, opens into a small, leafy courtyard dominated by our restored 19th century ‘manor’ hotel: the former Villa Notre-Dame de la Garde, one time residence of the principal of the French school opposite. Now re-christened La Villa. We find the sparingly restored facade charming. We are relieved to discover, however, that the distressed charm ends at […]

Chef Jodha’s Royal Repast

06/05/2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

The ethnic chic ambience of the Bistro Desert Rose in WelcomHotel Jodhpur, was the perfect setting for our late afternoon lunch date with chef Akshraj Jodha. – The lighting at our table was deemed not ideal for food photography though. So we worked out a solution where Iphone photographer Jack Hollingsworth’s meal was first served at a two seater setting by the window and brought […]

Jodhpur – The Warmest Of Welcomes

09/04/2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

Hotel Review: ITC WelcomeHotel Jodhpur.

A Dreamy Afternoon At The Rock Restaurant

13/10/2014.Reading time 2 minutes.

A dreamy lunch at the iconic Rock restaurant located on a rock in the Indian ocean!