“Jhalak” : A Hindi word which means ‘glimpse’, and a glimpse into lifestyle and societal trends is what I get at these expos. This one was held in the plush banquet of the Holiday Inn hotel, Jaipur. With the festive season coming up, it is the perfect place to shop for ethnic outfits, jewelery, accessories,…
If you remember our very first blog post on Nainital, we did mention about covering the best places to stay as there are no renowned hotel chains in Nainital. The three best hotels to stay are: The Naini Retreat, Shervani Hilltop, The Manu Maharani. Here we are reviewing our favorite out of the lot, The…
Anantaya is a lifestyle design studio that is centered on the philosophy of using traditional crafts in a contemporary style. The gamut of products designed includes home decor, textiles, lighting, furniture, gifts etc. The store is located in the beautiful surroundings of Narain Niwas Palace, a place that provides a perfectly apt background for such…
My favorite way to get to know a culture is by getting lost in the markets of the locals. It is the best way to see how people really live, how they eat and interact, and what they place value on. Goa has two such markets, which are held once every week: Anjuna Flea Market…
When it comes to giving much needed nutrition to the skin, nothing beats sheet masks. Dearpacker sheet masks are my absolute favorite, Sephora ones didn’t impress me much and now it’s time to review sheet masks from another Korean brand called It’s Skin. The masks are priced at a hundred rupees each, there was an…
Another expo in the pink city, but with a very elaborate and eclectic decor. Shopping is such a great experience amidst such vibrant spaces and with so many unique things to choose from. It was an amalgamation of apparel ranging from gotta patti to block prints, embellished footwear and quirky juttises, handbags and ornamented clutches,…
I never tire of the hills. The wide open spaces and star-filled skies inspire me, define me. In the mountains, there’s always something to learn, and I feel like I am capable of so much more than I imagined. This was me reminiscing about my trip to Nainital, here’s the link. Then we did another…
It was the name Bookchor (Chor = Thief) that fascinated me into finding more about this company. Their aim is to make reading affordable by selling second-hand books at reasonable prices. You get to buy as well as sell books on their website, so increasing your reading base without spending too much. Their quality inspectors…
I haven’t traveled the world yet, but I’ve begun; and I’ve met enough people who have been in enough places to know that no place in the world is ‘too expensive’ to explore, at least for a brief period. When I announced I was going to Seychelles, the single-most frequently asked question went something like…
What you witness in Tanzania certainly checks a ton of markers on a travel bucket list. Be it the gushing waterfalls and barren deserts, or exotic species and predators of the most lethal order; some get that feeling of danger lurking around the corner, while others bask in the serenity of white sand beaches with…