@ Home
Contributed to the Times of India @Home book, a repository of homestays across the country. I reviewed and wrote about the South India homestays for this book.
Short Escapes From Bengaluru
Authoring this book was a fantastic experience, as I travelled in my own backyard, reviewing a variety of destinations that made sense for the weekend traveller, off Bangalore. From soothing massages in yoga retreats to trekking solo in the dense Sholas of Coorg, this book is packed with a wide assortment. The information technology capital […]
Discovering Local-ness
The last half a decade has seen some radical changes in the notion of travel in India. While backpacking, single travel, ethically motivated travel and other such concepts have gained momentum with a wide audience, a much needed concept has brewed slowly but surely in some states of our vast country.
30 Assagaon, Goa
Winding past the sinuous Parra village road of Arpora towards Mapusa, one is welcomed by an astonishing amount of enormous Pipal trees and numerous old Goan style structured mansions. The road is an immaculate stretch of a typical Goan village, untouched by new age concrete structures or an abundance of guest houses & hotels for […]
Olaulim Backyards, Goa
The whole experience of Olaulim Backyards can be summed up in one word – Discovery! Right from finding your way through the lush, curvaceous narrow lanes of the area, to entering the unassuming little gate into the wide wilderness, it feels like one is unearthing a precious hidden place. Born in different countries but making […]
Acro Iris, Goa
Goa, a popular destination for tourists from all over the world, is one of the most accommodating destinations for holiday-makers. Alien cuisines & cultures have become easily palatable to the locals and somewhere the old world charm of this fantastic state seems to be getting lost in the stereo typical methods of entertainment for tourists. […]
Acro Iris, Goa
Goa, a popular destination for tourists from all over the world, is one of the most accommodating destinations for holiday-makers. Alien cuisines & cultures have become easily palatable to the locals and somewhere the old world charm of this fantastic state seems to be getting lost in the stereo typical methods of entertainment for tourists. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]