Homestay Review: ByneKaadu in Kalasa, Chikmagalur

Review of the homestay

When friends / a large family decide to go for a quick getaway, the kind of property that gets searched on Google are usually different from when people travel as couples. You know, suddenly you want to check out homestays that are eco-friendly, okay with loud noises and be surrounded by numerous people, don’t really … Read more

Thanjavur – places to visit and things to do

Things to do in Thanjavur

Finally, my long wait to visit one of the most famous temples in the world was about to end. We live about 400 km away from this temple in Thanjavur and yet it has taken us 30+ years to step foot at this place. Yes, I am talking about the Brihadeeshwarar Temple, also known as … Read more

Four ancient monuments that are a must visit in Tamil Nadu

Entrance to Big Temple

There are so many olden day architectural marvels that exist around us even today. While many monuments are beautiful and nice to visit, some of them make you go “WOW”. If you are living in and around Tamil Nadu or plan to visit this Southern State of India, and if you love exploring ancient temples … Read more

One Awesome, Crazy and an Eventful Day in Ajmer and Pushkar

One days trips in Rajasthan

Ajmer and Pushkar in Rajasthan offer different environments for travellers and explorers. Both these cities are in close proximity to each other, yet they are so distinctly different and offer a completely different vibe. So when we decided to stay for few nights in Jaipur, we set aside a day to visit Ajmer and Pushkar. … Read more

Chand Baori, a “do not miss” while visiting Jaipur

Stepwell in Abhaneri

Have you heard the term “stepwell”? For the ones who are not aware of this term or know what exactly this word means, let me sum it up in one sentence. Stepwell = brains+beauty 😀 On a more serious note, a stepwell is a well where the water is reached by a series of steps. … Read more

Food and Spa Experience At InterContinental Chennai

A day at ICC

Because of the travel bug, I can stay put in a place only for a short while and all I think about all the time is where to go next, how to get there, when is the best time, etc. Narayanan, on the other hand, can stay in one place forever, but then he likes … Read more

Ultimate Chiang Mai guide – Things to do, places to see and more!

Pan view of Chiang Mai

If you are planning a vacation to Thailand, your trip isn’t complete unless you visit Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai is just another small town, no doubt, but there is something charming and mystical about this town in Northern Thailand. One of the oldest of this country, Chiang Mai will encapsulate you with amazing landscapes, beautiful … Read more

Exciting things to do on a trip to Thailand – Krabi Island Hopping

Islands around krabi

What do you do when you land in a beach destination? And when I say beach destination, there are so many places that offer different landscapes and things to do right?! Let’s take a quick example. I am from Chennai, a beach city which is located along the Bay of Bengal coast in South India. … Read more

Your Guide To Jaipur, A Land Which Defines History

All about Jaipur

Rajasthan has been in my favourite list for a long time now. In some sense, Rajasthan is my new Kerala. Ask me how many days I have spent there and the reply is less than two weeks. Now you may ask, “such short time and a favourite”? Yes, in such short span and having explored … Read more

Hotel Review: Shahpura House, Jaipur

Inside Shahpura in Jaipur

I’m glad that my husband and I have started exploring luxury hotels off-late. When I say luxury hotels, let’s not immediately draw heavy numbers that will be shooting our pockets down. When we plan in advance (that’s what we do in most cases), you can be sure of finding some great deals. Ladies and Gentlemen, … Read more