What would it be if there was one kind of cuisine that you could eat for the rest of your life? It’s South Indian food for me. That fluffiness of soft idlis, the crispy dosas and the rich coconut chutney – just thinking about it has me drooling. But when I visited Southern Basil in Hotel Fidalgo, I realised there is so much more to South Indian cuisine than just idlis and dosas. After having a delicious meal at this restaurant, my love for South Indian food was further cemented. It may seem odd to some readers that I am fanboying over South Indian cuisine while in Goa, but when you visit Sou ..read more

Karnataka and Goa are blessed with copious and lavish natural beauty. From the lush and dense rainforests teeming with greenery to the pristine sun kissed beaches to the soaring and majestic Sahyadri ranges, massive wetlands to the swift and undulating rivers; all provide bountiful opportunities to lose yourself among the blooming and bucolic natural landscape. One such place is Shangrila jungle resort nestled around Anmod Ghat on the Goa Karnataka Border. Why should you visit Shangrila Jungle Resort? We needed a social media detox and were looking for a getaway from the hustle and bustl ..read more

Sometimes, all you need is a quiet sitting corner in a faraway, quietly tucked home amidst nature. Especially when the Pandemic is hovering around, most of us prefer vacationing in isolated locations. Luckily for me, I chose to opt for a 3-day stay at Casa Caisua, an independent & isolated homestay / villa in Vagator, Goa. This place had me from the get-go; it had my heart from the minute I saw the pictures of this gorgeous Villa in Vagator. But as I stumbled into the property, I was in for a surprise, the kind of surprises I wish most vacations were made of. The Villa lost in nowhere l ..read more

Imagine what happens when your most delicious local favorite dish slowly starts to disappear from your hometown? Imagine not getting misal pav & Vada pav in Maharashtra; imagine not getting chaat in Kanpur, Delhi. What a horrendous thought, right? But unfortunately, that’s exactly what’s happening in Goa. Being a Goan myself, I too overlooked this shift from traditional ‘Goan Bread’ & its types not given the value they deserve (unlike the old days)..That’s when I heard of the “Poder Chronicles”. The Poder Chronicles  Poder Chronicles: A name that intrigued me from the get-go ..read more

I never imagined baking could look so very beautiful and taste amazingly delicious at the same time, until I came across Yellow Van Cakery, a couple of months ago. If you stumble upon their Instagram, Yellow Van Cakery’s feed will leave you awestruck- with its colourful array of cakes and baked goodies! YVC, kickstarted by Grace, a photographer and mom of two, was centred around baking nutritious and delicious bakes for her kids. What started for personal gratification during the span of 2 years has grown into a full-blown enterprise! Yellow Van Cakery sets itself apart by frosting a ..read more

One of the most historic and pristine places in India, which not only holds the sacred monuments of the Vijayanagar Empire but also reproduces a divine and serene vibe, the moment you set foot in Hampi. The spectacular ruins of Hampi hold so many untold stories of the history that captivate many avid travellers to visit this place. Hampi: Taking you Back in Time I visited Hampi twice in the last 1 year and explored some of the most epic places that one needs to see in Hampi and being a small city, it can be done in just 3 days (may be 2 as well). More than just seeing the places, I spent ..read more

It was a Saturday and I just couldn’t wait to head out on a long ride with my new bike – the excitement is different! My friend and I randomly planned to go for a bike ride this weekend to visit some waterfalls as I too didn’t visit many waterfalls this season. I’ve seen most of the prominent waterfalls in Goa, and this time it was time to step foot outside the state for some waterfall hunting. We visited two beautiful waterfalls along the borders – The Tilari Waterfalls & Baba Waterfalls. I’m writing this article and sharing my experience (especially difficulties) so that the next peopl ..read more

If you ask me – Beaches or Mountains, I’d always say mountains! The reason being mountains make me feel more alive and get me a step closer to conquer my fears. Well, if you don’t know, one of my biggest phobias is Acrophobia, the fear of heights. But after travelling and trekking for all these years, I’ve slowly started to overcome this fear and why not…the beauty of a place like the Kasainath Hill is more than enough to overpower any fears. I totally fell in love with this location and I thought of sharing this with you as well. Trust me; the Kasainath Trek is going to be totally worthwhil ..read more

Who doesn’t love brownies? Well, I do know of some people who aren’t really a fan of brownies but most of the people (like me) would never say “No” to brownies. Brownies are usually not too sweet like other chocolate pastries and perfect for those who like mild-sweet desserts. Again, it depends on how they are prepared – I don’t like extremely sweet food products and hence I ensure that I try to bake it that way. Well, I’ve always enjoyed baking since I was 15 years old. I got this trait from my mother who in turn got it from her father. So, you know – it’s in the family :P. Out of all th ..read more

While the pandemic has restricted us from doing so many things that we love, it has also given us a direction to explore new opportunities. Many of us have started with new hobbies, especially cooking and baking. Well, I too love baking, but I think I was looking out for something different, something unique (which I couldn’t bake by myself) and that’s when I happened to sight this beautifully setup cake shop with classy shades of pink – Dielle’s Cakes & Chocolates. About this Cake Shop Dielle’s is a newly opened cake shop in Madel, Thivim, which offers a wide variety of customised c ..read more