Kargil – Of Breads and Apricots
By Harsh Mehta There is some serenity about a morning in the Himalayas. The might of the massifs seems humbled by a morning Sun, the cold a little less biting, […]
6 Anniversary Getaway ideas to fall in love all over again
By Sarita Santoshini Winters, coincidentally, also happen to be the months of weddings and subsequent wedding anniversaries. If you’ve already ticked a great honeymoon off your list and are looking […]
Stranded in the world’s worst road – Godsend and the Godlike
By Elita Almeida The predicament: What if, after a ten hour intense journey through the ‘world’s worst road’, your driver turns around and tells you, “We may be a little […]
10 tips to choose the right Homestay
In my last blog post (Read: 11 Reasons I choose a Homestay over a Hotel, everytime! ), I shared my insight about homestays and gave you reasons to choose one for […]
Photo essay: A soulful journey through Ladakh
“Leh – 1 km away” – As soon as I saw the milestone, my face immediately broke into a wide smile. I was in Ladakh again, and this time for […]
Discovering local food in Homestays across India
As travellers, we’re always on the look out for restaurants and dhabas that will give us a taste of local food, irrespective of whether we’re in a city or somewhere […]
Experiencing the vibrant life of Old City of Jodhpur
Staying in this guest house that lay tucked in a bylane of Old City of Jodhpur, was one of my best experiences in Rajasthan. The Haveli I was told was […]
In the midst of nature in Udaipur
I spent four days in the homestay and have no complaints whatsoever. The hosts, Mr. Shurveer and Shweta Bhabhi were extremely warm and caring and ensured that I felt at […]
Comfortable, homely stay
I started my Rajasthan trip by putting up at Mr. Narendra’s homestay and it really introduced me to the state’s hospitality. The hosts were extremely helpful, kind and chatty. My […]
Great stay with a lovely host
I spent two nights at Ms. Amita’s Bed & Breakfast and it was a great experience. She always went out of her way to make sure my stay was comfortable. […]