Martin’s Restaurant, Margao – A decades-old eatery that changes with the times

Edit – Martin’s Restaurant has permanently closed down. Martins Restaurant, not to be confused with Martins Corner, is located right in the heart of Margao, at the intersection of three roads. With the manic Margao traffic, parking during the afternoons may be tricky, however, the few shops across the street…

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The Pink Flamingo Goa – Restaurant Review

Hey Guys! I know things have been quiet on the blog for the last month or so, but work at Digitally Scrambled has been keeping me on my toes! I’ve just been in front of my laptop for entire days and nights, and blogging has taken a back seat for…

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Titlie in Vagator – Where The Food and Views Vie for Your Attention

Titlie, a new entrant to the restaurant scene in Goa sits gracefully atop a cliff in Vagator, overlooking the sea and the hills. The name couldn’t have suited the restaurant any better – for it does personify everything that a Titlie, or a butterfly, should be. Sun-kissed, bursting with colour…

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Escape to the quiet solitude of Agonda with Cinnamon Villas

I’m the sort of traveller who loves the occasional escape! Unfortunately, with the lifestyle I lead as the head of a digital marketing agency in Goa, when the time comes to get away from it all, I take it all with me. My backpack is stuffed with my laptop, power…

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A Picture Postcard that is Ravangla, Sikkim

During my week-long trip to Sikkim, I had intended to visit two places. One, Pelling, a mesmerizing little mountainous town with views of Mt. Kanchenjunga, and two… well, we hadn’t picked out the second one. Darjeeling, Lachung, and Yuksom were a few of the options we had narrowed down on.…

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Elgin Mount Pandim – Most Luxurious Hotel in Pelling

If you’ve read my travel guide to Pelling, you’d know that I chose to stay at a nice little family-run hotel for the most part of my trip. I chose it because I wanted to get a feel of the place and find my bearings before deciding where to go…

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The Complete Travel Guide to Pelling, Sikkim

Hey there! I have SO MUCH to tell you about Pelling – a serene little town in the North Eastern State of Sikkim. While most travelers to Sikkim either choose to holiday in the capital city of Gangtok, or to spend 7-10 days visiting bits and parts of the whole…

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KOLKATA – THE CITY OF JOY IN 24 HOURS

I’m not one to visit places for a day. My trip to Kolkata was merely a stopover on my journey from Mumbai to Pelling, Sikkim. So I hadn’t really done any research because… why make big plans for 24 hours, right? I decided to just ‘wing it,’ as all the…

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Road Trip from Kolkata to Sikkim – Everything You Need to Know

They say that India lives in her villages – and I couldn’t agree more! I’ve done several road trips over the last two years – from driving all through Himachal, between Mumbai to Goa, Chennai to Pondicherry, Bangalore to Pollachi, Ooty to Bangalore… I’ve lost count, however, I’ve documented only…

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Mahabelly – Fall in love with South Indian Flavours in Delhi

I’ll be honest. I’m not the biggest fan of Delhi as a whole. Perhaps it’s the whole Mumbai-Delhi rivalry or the fact that Goa sees some of the rowdiest tourists from that part of the country. But one thing I can’t deny is that the city unquestionably churns out some…

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Gunpowder, Assagao – Satisfying South Indian Food You Need To Try

Assagao is easily the most up-and-coming place in Goa. With hordes of Delhi-ites and foreign nationals now calling it ‘home,’ more and more boutiques selling designer wear + sustainable fashion alongside trendy cafes opening in age-old Portuguese houses – and all of it encompassed in quaint Goan village setting, it…

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