Some say it sucks, others say there’s nothing like it. So, what’s Santorini really like?
Ah, Santorini! The very name conjures up images of white-washed walls and blue domes, cobble-stone pathways flanked by the pinks and reds of bougainvillaea, the famed golden sunset overlooking the caldera, ochre-coloured hotels and infinity pools, and endless cobalt blues of the Aegean Sea, all perfectly snug in the caress of a gentle summer sea […]
I kinda f*cked up my Bali trip. Here’s how you can avoid my mistakes
Who hasn’t made sucky mistakes when travel planning? I’ve definitely made more than my fair share of them. From overpacking and losing my boarding pass in the airport to overestimating my ability to wake up on time with just two hours of sleep under my belt, I’ve learned a lot about what not to do […]
Pondicherry Food Trail: Exploring French, Tamil, and the In-Between Flavours
If there are a few things that Pondicherry is renowned for, it’s its charming French Colony, the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, the cheap-ish alcohol, and the food. As the title clearly lays down the scope, I’m steering clear of the first two. There’s much to be said just about the food and drink; Pondicherry has a […]
In the era of Insta hotspots, here’s what makes The Goat Village in Uttarakhand so special
‘Yeh sab chamomile hai?‘ (is all this chamomile?) I asked Chandu ji as he paused to show us the difference between the common daisy and the flower that most urbanites, if not all, have in their kitchen cabinets in the form of a sleep-aid tea. ‘Haan ji, chamomile hai. Aapke liye baadme iska chai bana […]
A Practical Travel Guide to India’s Coral Paradise, Lakshadweep
In March 2022, I embarked on a five-day, solo summer journey to paradise, packaged as the smallest union territory of India – Lakshadweep. To be honest, it felt like I died and went to heaven for those five days, if heaven were sunny, sandy and endlessly blue. Not only are the coral islands visually and […]
When the tigers of Ranthambore don’t come out to play
It was on a chilly December morning that I woke up in my room in Ranthambore, to the sound of bells clanging. Annoying as it was, I was no stranger to this sound, for I’d woken up to it almost every day. My alarm rang softly at first and then picked up the volume till […]
In the age of dating apps, here’s how Udaipur woos with old school charm
Some love stories are the result of a period of courting, some are born out of a whirlwind romance, while some begin at the swipe of a finger on a screen. Mine is different. I came, I saw, I was smitten – in under two days.
How to Spend A Mellow Weekend At Masinagudi
As someone who works in a full-time role – nine hours a day, five days a week – fitting in week-long travel plans while not impossible, can’t be done frequently. While a bummer, it’s the way of life for a desk jockey, and rest assured you and I aren’t the only ones in this boat. […]
How Hampi Makes Time-Travel Possible
The city of Bidjanagar is such that the pupil of the eye has never seen such a place like it, and the ear of intelligence has never been informed that there existed anything to equal it in the world. Abdur Razzak, Ambassador from Persia
A Guide to Speed-Dating the Best of Greek Cuisine
Good travel is the sum total of many parts, and food is, without an absolute doubt, one of them. That’s exactly why, when I find the opportunity to recommend a travel destination to family and friends, I include food as one of the top reasons to visit Greece. The mere thought of a warm filo […]
The Ultimate Guide to Greece on a Budget
While Greece is absolutely lovely (think of those Santorini sunsets that you see all over the ‘Gram), it isn’t the first place that comes to mind when you think of budget travel. Even with its turbulent economic condition, it remains part of the European Union. If you are travelling from a country whose currency isn’t […]
Three Reasons why Coorg should be your next Rejuvenating Getaway
Long touted as the ‘Scotland of India’ (got a rant about this at the end), this lush district in Karnataka holds the prestige of being the most affluent hill station in this south Indian state, and for good reason – the rolling plantations. Also, ask anyone what their first thoughts are about Coorg, and pat […]
