Traveling Solo To Bangkok: Don’t Do It
Traveling alone is the new trend among backpackers and avid travelers, who refuse to wait around for a friend or accomplice. I'm one to happily join the bandwagon, given that my friends are unreliable, moody bores. I've traveled alone for
The Perfect Getaway: Jaypee Palace, Agra
Driving through the gates of the Jaypee Palace Hotel one hardly suspects that this hotel is larger than life- almost too grand and too huge to be just another resort. With red stone set to mimic the Agra Fort, the
Best Healthy Food Delivery Options in Delhi
Few have survived the first couple of days taking the fitness plunge. New Year resolutions are disappointingly called off within the first month and gym memberships ambitiously purchased during the holiday season go to waste. I'm one who belongs- not
Park Inn by Radisson Sadu, Moscow: Hotel Review
In Sherlock's words, "data data data" is all that matters, even when you're booking a hotel. So that's what I did- collected all the information I needed before I picked this hotel; for two main reasons- it's a business hotel
Why Everyone Falls in Love With Prague
I've heard people say this town is, "So lack-lustre" while others vehemently deny that absurd statement, all the while gushing about how beautiful it is. Few batted an eyelid towards Prague in my home country before a certain movie suddenly
Take Two: Park Inn Pribaltiskaya, St. Petersburg
As I bid Petersburg a tearful goodbye the last time, I knew I would return, for I had fallen in love with it's lampposts, buildings, canals and the way it's locals celebrated their summer. True to the promise I had
How To Spend 3 Sober Days in Bangkok
Here in India, Bangkok is our go-to place for a weekend of partying and drinking. It's a popular corporate offsite destination, makes for a cheap shopping trip and a perfect pre-gaming pitstop before we hit the islands. I decided to
Where to Eat in St. Petersburg: 5 Favourite Cafes
Dining in Russia remains a challenge for many, and taste buds that aren't yet accustomed to authentic Russian cuisine (veal eggs included) suffer the most. While one could go the fast food route, surviving on Burger King and McDonalds for
Russia Travel Advice: Things to Know Before You Go
Russia has only recently established itself as a destination worth traveling to from India. It's a short 7 hour flight away, a lot cheaper in terms of the food, cabs and accommodation. This country is mix of culture, history, cafe-culture
What To See in St. Petersburg: Top 5 Things To Do
There's a charm about St. Petersburg that I've always found difficult to put into words. The small-town feel to a city that is, in no way, an economic hub. Nobody's in a hurry, there's no brisk-walking office-goers running past you
From Russia With Love: Postcards from St. Petersburg
While social media makes it a lot easier to keep in touch with you, I've been wanting to send some postcards across for a long time. I love receiving them, for they always help relive the charm of the olden
Weekend at Aamari Resort, Ramgarh
The Independence Day weekend was ahead of us, and given our lethargy to plan a trip at the outset, our group of procrastinators decided to make last minute arrangements for a quickie to the hills. As luck would have it,