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Resort Review – Della, Lonavala

Wadup ya’ll? I’ve been wanting to tell you guys about my stay at Della Resorts for the longest time! I live tweeted during my time at the resort and posted a ton of pictures on Facebook and Instagram, but haven’t gotten around to writing about it.. so here it is! Chances are, if you…

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Sunday Brunching At JW Marriott, Mumbai

I must admit, the first time I attended a dinner buffet at the Marriott, I left feeling thoroughly disappointed. So I was a tad skeptical when I was asked to review their Reloaded Sunday Brunch. I’m so thrilled to tell you that it was a complete 180-degree turnaround! It was evident…

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The Day Gary Mehigan Came To Town!

Welcome back, you guys! Let’s get down to business! WHO GOT COLDPLAY TICKETS??? I didn’t. And to be honest, I didn’t even try. I love Coldplay as much as any of you – but I rarely fangirl over musicians, actors and the like. But chefs? Oh-My-God! I will go to…

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Things To Do In Bhopal That You Won’t Find In A Guidebook

Okay… So you may have read about what I think of Tourist Attractions  Bhopal has a short list of touristy places and a whole bunch of local secrets. On one particular day, I had a treat that few are privileged to have. A Buddhist monk, Guruji, who is a family…

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SANCHI STUPA – BUDDHISM SEALED IN STONE

Whenever I come face to face with a monument that dates back to a ridiculously long time ago, I always wonder the same thing: How is it that men with hammers, chisels and horses/elephants for transport manage to create world heritage sites that have stood the test of time? Building…

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Ratapani Range Retreat – Resort Review And Photos

The driver made a sharp right as our jeep swerved to the left in calf-high mud. My mind jumps back to reality and I remember that I’m not caught up in traffic on Western Express Highway anymore. I’m in a Mahindra Major Jeep, off-roading in slushy mud in the middle…

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Are These Excuses Ruining Your Twenties?

Every couple of months we read about millennials being the best generation – the ones born with the start-up bug, the outspoken ones, the independent thinkers and most educated. We’re capable of doing great things and a lot of fellow Gen Y-ers are changing the world in ways no other…

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What It’s Like Being A Goan Who Doesn’T Drink Alcohol

I should be a drinker. At least, society thinks I should. I’m Goan. I’m Catholic. I live alone in a new city. I’m in my twenties. I fall into every ‘drinking stereotype’ in the book and then some. But it’s true. I don’t drink. I’ll give you a moment to…

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#TGGFinds – City Favourites in Ahmedabad

Hey hey hey!! I’m back with another post on the #TGGFinds series (I’m super stoked that so many of you loved the last one on Goa!) Seems like everyone gets the romanticism of sipping a coffee or having brunch in quiet, little known cafés. So here’s a list of cosy places…

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Wandering Through Old Ahmedabad – House Of Mg, Manek Chowk And More..

What’s happening, everyone? I’ve had an action-packed weekend at Ahmedabad and I want to thank all my Twitter and Instagram followers from there for the tons of inside-tips on things to do in the city! It’s the first Tier 2 Indian city I’ve been to and I can totally picture myself living…

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A Sushi Story With Fifty Five East

Fifty Five East in Grand Hyatt Mumbai is pretty well known for its hearty Sunday Brunches. The place is a perfect blend of upscale dining and casual food, with warm wooden interiors that draw inspiration from sunlight passing through leaves in a forest. I’ve always wondered where the name ‘Fifty…

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