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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Perfectly planned holidays are great – and quite the luxury! But for those who thrive on a little spontaneity, quick little trips now and then help satisfy them itchy feet. We’ve all seen those inspirational quotes that tell us to “pack a bag, pick a place and just go” or…
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Welcome back, guys and girls! Can I be honest for a sec? Sooo… here’s the thing! I LOVE going to church but I HATE being forced to go. Anyone else feel this way? Yes, I’m religious, spiritual, and all that… but forcing someone to go when they don’t feel like…
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Edit: The Black Sheep Bistro has moved to a shared space with The Blackmarket. In a state where one has a hundred food choices available, a restaurant must be a black sheep in order to stand out. True to its name, The Black Sheep Bistro is doing just that. Located…
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If you had to eat Gujarati food for the rest of your life, would you? For those of my readers who aren’t familiar with the cuisine, it is purely, completely vegetarian. No meat, no fish and no eggs. In fact, a large number of Gujarati people do not eat garlic,…
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