Hope you are enjoying the ride on #XploreBharat express with a stop this morning at Bangalore with my dear friend and fabulous writer Mayuri. Now I am taking you all the way back to North to explore the millennial city Gurugram, a term that still seems foreign to me, as I still fondly call it Gurgaon. When… Read More Soaring high, Working hard & Partying harder – Gurugram with #XploreBharat
Hope you are enjoying the ride on #XploreBharat express with a recent trip to Daman with Supriya yesterday. Today the train reaches a major city, the land of temples, beaches and of course superstar Rajnikanth – Chennai! I was born and raised in Delhi and for me Saddi Dilli is much more than just a motto- it’s a culture. Being married… Read More From Unknown to Known to Own (Namma) Chennai with #XploreBharat
Tea and coffee plantations are widespread in India. Our country is one of the largest producers of tea in the world, second only to China. 50% of this production comes from Assam. It is also one of the top ten producers of coffee in the world. Both coffee and tea are grown in the fertile grounds… Read More Discovering plantations in South India
Hello travelers, hope you are enjoying the ride on #XploreBharat express that has covered 18 destinations until now with the most recent trip to Mysore with Jayanthy. Today it reaches a part of the country that over the years has become a very popular tourist destination, Pondicherry. Officially called Puducherry and colloquially referred to as Pondy, it’s… Read More #XploreBharat reaches Peaceful Pondicherry – A French Flavoured Holiday
All of us have fond memories from our childhood and love revisiting them time and again. Here are mine. I’m sure every 80’s kid, especially those growing up in Delhi, would relate to – 1. Eating out meant going to Nirulas and ordering a capsicum, onion pizza or big boy burger and Hot Chocolate… Read More Things 80’s kids growing up in Delhi can relate to #MyFriendAlexa
‘Namma Chennai’, as the locals call it, grows on you. With its rich cultural heritage and numerous traditions Chennai is one of the oldest metros of India. When I moved here, being a Delhiite (and used to ‘Saaddi Dilli”), I had mixed feelings about how I would fit in. I’m a big city urban girl… Read More Ways in which Chennai is different from other cities…
Remember the old joke, “My wife and I have the secret to making a marriage last. Two times a week, we go to a nice restaurant, a little wine, good food…..She goes Tuesdays; I go Fridays!” Well, wedding anniversaries, valentine’s days and birthdays are special days deserving a more than ordinary celebration. Here are a… Read More Special places to celebrate special days in Chennai
With so many long weekends coming up this year, one is keen to take short breaks with the family to nearby places. Here I list a few such resorts where the whole family can have a wonderful experience. Radisson Blu Resort Temple bay, Mahabalipuram – This beach resort offers stunning views of the Bay of Bengal.… Read More Resorts for the family in and around Chennai
Going out to a restaurant with a child regularly poses dilemmas like, “What will they eat”, “Does the menu have dishes that interest my child?”, “How will my child behave in front of others?”, “What will my child do while we eat?” So much so, that a simple meal outside becomes a stressful project in… Read More 10 Kid friendly restaurants in Chennai
Summer vacations begin and with that the excitement to plan a vacation with your child. We have a 5 year old son who shares our love for travel. This year we chose to visit Dubai. It’s known to be a child friendly destination and we also have some family there making it worthwhile to visit. We planned… Read More A visit to Dubai – the city that has it all!