Despite my interest in food, I’d never heard of the Koli Seafood Festival. The last weekend was supposed to be a pretty uneventful one – simply catching up with my friend Roy over a movie. That was until he shared a Facebook event about the festival and we decided to…
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Named after the Mughal king, Aurangzeb, Aurangabad is dotted with historic monuments and ancient marvels like the Ajanta and Ellora Caves and Bibi ka Maqbara. Its no wonder then, that the city is a hit among domestic and foreign tourists alike. This ensures a myriad of hotel options to stay…
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We took a breezy 30 km ride away from the city of Aurangabad. The hotel we were staying at, The Green Olive, booked us a car for the day and we intended to see as much as we could. Although my cousins and I were still sleepy from checking in…
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“Only let this one tear-drop, this Taj Mahal, glisten spotlessly bright on the cheek of time, forever and ever.” – Tagore Let me start this post with a confession – I’ve never been to the Taj Mahal. (I know, right?) Visiting this majestic monument is like a rite of…
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I started doing annual recaps when I started blogging last year (see: Looking back at 2015). I particularly loved it for one reason: it makes me happy to reminisce and see where the year has taken me, literally. With many places and cities visited, the end of December is a great opportunity…
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I find picture-taking one of the most fun, yet most difficult tasks of blogging. Sometimes, it can be downright frustrating when a picture has the potential to be amazing, but thanks to the lighting situation, it turns out to be either all dark, or a result in a harshly lit…
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Edit: This restaurant has permanently shut down. The Baga-Calangute strip has recently seen a dip in splashy, upscale ‘dining experiences.’ The area is now littered with cheap rooms, cheap food and cheap everything else. It’s quite a surprise to come across a stylish-looking eatery amidst the chaos these days. Buried in…
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Hey guys!! It’s that time of the year again! You’re heading home for the holidays and the whole world seems full of love and twinkling lights. Presents are placed under the tree and sweets are ready. The family descends from far and wide and requisite family gatherings increase. You spend…
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I grew up on Famous Five, Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys. Yes, I was that geeky kid. For those of you who read, mystery novels are the most captivating genre to get engrossed in! Maybe it’s the puzzle, the chance to watch the detective chase clues and try to…
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A pet is a part of the family for many of us. We know how painful it can be to leave someone behind when we go on vacation, but when that someone has big, sad eyes and a tilted head that’s wondering where you’re going, the feeling can be downright…
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Welcome back!! As New Year approaches, all roads lead to Goa – India’s number 1 party destination. With cheap booze, shady shacks and umpteen choices for a New Years party, it’s a lovely place for a laid-back yet fun celebration. After staying at places like Ratapani Range Retreat and Phoebe’s…
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