Capella, Goa
Elusively tucked away on top of a hill, away from the main road of the Parra village in Arpora, Jamshed and Ayesha’s home, Capella, promises an indelible holiday. Camouflaged amongst an acre of lush green surroundings, the house is an impressive result of the couple’s long nurtured dream of makingGoatheir home. Even though it was […]
Kim & Thelma’s, Goa
Strikingly different from the other Portuguese inspired style of houses in Goa, Kim and Thelma’s home is an inimitable blend of interesting materials all from all over India, assembled together to form a contemporary & comfortable haven. The Roman brick house is hard to miss as you climb the little hill in Socorro of North […]
Fort Kochi
In the times of well packaged holidays and brisk itineraries, some destinations have stilled managed to keep the indulgent spirit of travel intact. The charming town of Fort Kochi certainly is one of them. Apart from the affable status of being Cochin’s alluringly accessible namesake, Fort Kochi owns an illustrious past, being the melting […]
Vivenda Gomes Pereira, Goa
Take a plunge in history with Antonio Gomes and his wife in the Latin Quarter of Panjim. Their 200 years old house, located in the heart of the oldest Latin colony ofAsia, is packed with tales and legends of the Portuguese era; a satiating treat for history buffs. The characteristic ancestral house essence has been […]
Casa Da Morada, Panjim, Goa
It is a fascinating experience to live in the heart of history and dive into the legendary tales with stalwarts of old times. Aloo Gomes and his wife are one of those couples who are extremely fervent to open their warm house and its archaic background to discerning travelers. Located close to the Panjim canal […]
Travelopod Blogs
Travelopod is an India and US based travel company which specializes in customized holidays across the world. I manage the blog for the site, which is more like a common repertoire of valuable information – something that helps people build travel plans, share angst about a sore incident, helpful information and a list ‘must dos’ […]
The Only Olive, Goa
A pleasant relief from the clamoury tourist areas of Goa, the Aldona village is tucked away on the lush green banks of Mapusa River. A great idea to drift away from the stereotypical itinerary when visiting Goa, Aldona is perfect to absorb the village life. Having lived outside of Goa for many years, Adrian’s desire […]
Woodside Retreat, Pangot
The unassuming and tranquil village of Pangot got Tykee and Rahul’s attention over ten years ago, when they built their oak-wood facing house off the hardly motorable road to Ramnagar. Passionate about working for the interest of the community in Pangot, it was a natural choice for Tykee to build the home close to […]
The Homestead, Ramnagar
‘Hospitality’ is a pale word to use in reference to the warmth extended by Bunny and Amu in their sprawling farm bordering the Corbett National Park. One secretly hopes the light-hearted suggestion of adopting many visitors in the house, to be true, for one to get completely spoiled in the hosts’ fantastic company. […]
Emerald Trail, Bhimtaal
It is absolutely worth the arduous climb from Bhimtaal, to reach the edge of the oak forest beyond Jangali Gaon. Bordering the tall oaks stands ‘Emerald Trail’, an exquisite cottage on the highest edge of the village. The first to encounter both the chilly breeze and the warm sun of winter, the cottage […]
Birds’ Nest Cottage, Pangot
In the midst of the oak clad Shivaliks, Choudhary Dhir Singh and Saroj’s home, the Birds’ Nest Cottage, is a perfect retreat for a languid holiday. Overlooking the Ramnagar, Kashipur and Corbett National Park, the orange skies quickly light up with stars in the winter evenings. A breathtaking view from all the seven cottages […]
Mountain Quail Camp,Pangot
Isolated from the regular touristy clamour of Nainital, Pangot is a refreshing change for those who are looking for some serenity. The Kilbury Road from Nainital leads up to the alluring hills of Pangot from where a spectacular view of the Garhwal range and the valleys of Ramnagar, Kashipur & parts of Corbett […]