Goa San Joao festival – A Tradition to Jump into Wells and Lakes
I visited Goa thrice last year. This year, I visited Goa twice in a month. I keep getting asked ‘Why…
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Bangalore getaway to Belur & Shravanabelagola
Karnataka is a land of rich heritage. Some of the most stunning historical sites – from early Dravidian architecture to…
Things to do in Shillong: Dylan’s Cafe
On a trip to Meghalaya, we discovered there’s a huge population in Shillong that are crazy fans of Bob Dylan.…
Kasol Backpacking Guide: Everything you need to know
I had read enough stories about backpacking in Himachal Pradesh. More than half of them endorsed the Himalayas, weed, solitude…
Where to find the best street food in Bohri Mohalla during Ramzan
As a foodie, every year I look forward to Ramzan. Four years after my last visit to Mumbai’s Mohammad Ali…
Indore food guide: What to eat in Sarafa Bazar and Chappan Dukan
A night before flying down, I sat with a colleague who hails from Indore and made a comprehensive Indore food…
Temple of the Thunder: Royal Enfield Temple in Rajasthan
As much of a motorcycle enthusiast I might be, I never imagined that there would be a Royal Enfield Temple…
Exploring Street Food at Mohammad Ali Road During Ramzan
Boliye madam, kya lao? Bheja Fry, Bheja Masala, Gurda Masala, Kheeri Kaleji? I found myself at what is called a…
Safa Masjid is Goa’s Oldest Mosque
“This is also a monument. Do you want to check, Edwina?” On my way to the Sahakari Spice Plantation in…
9 reasons why you must visit the Goa Carnival
Have you ever visited Goa during the Carnival? Trust me! There’s no other place you’d rather be. The annual 4…
Weekend getaways from Indore: Road Trip to Mandu, Maheshwar and Omkareshwar
A commercial centre, an education hub and a foodies’ paradise – Indore has it all. Madhya Pradesh’s largest city has…
Trek to Haji Malang Dargah and Malangadd Fort – From Sunrise to Sunset
Trekking is no easy feat, it takes stamina especially for non-trekkers like me. But the sweet joy once you reach…
Places to visit from Goa by bike
Goa is a popular tourist destination that is known for its beautiful beaches, amazing nightlife, and scenic landscapes. But why…
Bangalore to Belum: Road trip to Gandikota, Lepakshi and Belum Caves
A few months ago, I stumbled upon a picture on the internet captioned ‘Gandikota – The Grand Canyon of India’.…
Chittorgarh Jauhar Sthal – When Rajput women chose death before ‘dishonour’
One morning in January 2016, a friend and I were touring Chittorgarh Fort. We saw the Meera Bai temple, Rana…
Kolhapur food guide and other things to see and do in the city
Until a while ago, a small outlet of Purepur Kolhapur restaurant in the suburbs of Mumbai was my window to…
The history of the unfinished Bhojpur temple Bhopal
The otherwise nondescript town of Bhojpur in Madhya Pradesh is famous for the Bhojeshwar temple (or Bhojpur temple, Bhopal) built…
A guide to Khasi cuisine of Meghalaya
I reach home, drop my backpack, look into the fridge. Mom has made pork sorpotel and I don’t feel like…