We dare say that even the last queen of France, Marie Antoinette would have approved Italy based visionary Alberto Apostoli’s Atrium Spa & Beaute overrun with opulence. Located in Macon, France the spa is a “hidden” gem perched in an old underground crypt spread across two levels. On the ground floor, there’s a stylish New […]
First things first. Being a chai drinker for years, thanks to the rich, unfailing tea culture in Indian households, I, over time, developed an ardent fancy for coffee. Its roasted, rich scent is my guilty pleasure in the AM, sometimes in the PM too when writing for creative survival is underway. It’s true though. The […]
Gazing at the virtual postcards of The Postcard Hotel’s idyllic new property, some kilometres away from the city of Mangalore, a gushing sentiment takes over — that of therapeutic travelling. Christened The Postcard on the Arabian Sea, the property in Karnataka stands as a resounding translation of a true seaside escapade; a hidden, undiscovered gem […]
Disconnecting from work or taking a long hiatus has often proved counterproductive for me. Because often, I require nothing more than a pen and paper to embark on fresh endeavours or seamlessly pick up where I last left off at my workstation. Consequently, the prospect of my journey to the paradisiacal Four Seasons’ islands in […]
As you wander through the idyllic town of Bera in Rajasthan, nestled in the picturesque Java Dam region, a hidden gem emerges along the muddy tracks of a sprawling forest — a true oasis of tranquillity — the WelcomHeritage Cheetahgarh Resort & Spa, envisioned by Rohit and Saba Kapoor, Co-founders of Nivasa, a design studio […]
Spiritual. Sentient. Sacred. These words only begin to touch the surface of Bodh Gaya, a town in Bihar, in the northeastern part of India. The destination is widely regarded as the place where the Buddha received enlightenment – hence also often called ‘the enlightened one’ – making Bodh Gaya one of the holiest and oldest […]
Exploring the wilderness is child’s play for adventurers, and now it can be for everyone! Setting a benchmark for the new Indian safari experience, the village-styled lodge entrenched in Gujarati culture is designed with authenticity and luxury in equal measure. Aramness Luxury Safari Lodge is the only boutique lodge that borders the Sasan Gir National […]
Your Diwali delicacies have to match your personality! If you are a ‘go big or go home’ person full of life, here are mithais that appreciate the enthusiast in you, and you, who appreciates the enthusiasm in mithai—a perfect love story. This diwali season, we are listing down some of the many boutique brands that […]
What is my favourite thing to do? What do I wish I could do in excess and not face the repercussions? What is the best part about exploring new cities? So many questions, a straightforward answer – good food! Sometimes, a craving for scrumptious delicacies is not enough. We say that because, with an elevated […]
The first spell of the festive season has arrived and with Rakshabandhan knocking on our doors, it’ll be a sin to not keep our tables decorated and stocked with the best artisanal mithais and desserts in India. Celebrating festivals in India probably means different things to different people. Some like to go all out with […]
There’s no alternative to coffee. Coffee is the alternative to everything else. These wise words of sweet (or bitter) awakening come from the clucking of my keyboard while I indulge in my cup of routine caffeine. If you’ve been looking to stock up on the best coffee in India to get through the work from […]
