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Kashmir – A Winter Wonderland

The past four years have been pretty amazing for me travel wise. I’ve been to places I’d never thought I would go to. I visited Jordan way back in 2015; Amsterdam in 2016; Italy (along with a short stop at Frankfurt) in 2017; Delhi-Agra-Amritsar…

May 10, 2019

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Mughlai Food – Jama Masjid, Delhi

I’ve been visiting Delhi on and off since 2010. Initially, it was for work. I remember being so fascinated by the city when I first visited it, that I would itch to venture out alone and explore the bylanes and gullies trying out different…

March 29, 2019

Article Asian Cuisines Travel

Exploring Vietnam

Like most international vacations, our planning started with Europe. But somehow, amongst visa interview dates, proper documentation and a myriad of other issues, we finally found ourselves looking at traveling to a South-East Asian country. And of course, there isn’t a dearth of choices…

December 10, 2018

Article Italian Travel

Why Visit Verona…

I remember walking down a cobbled street looking around at the small boutique shops on either side of the road, marveling at how old these streets were – that the Romans probably trod on those very roads centuries ago, and there I was –…

September 5, 2017

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Cooking in Italy w/ Chiara from BonAppetour

I firmly believe that food is the window to another world, to a different culture, to history and to the way communities function and live. Whenever I travel, I try to visit the local markets – it gives me an idea of the product,…

June 11, 2017

Article Food Trail Travel

A Food Feast in Old Delhi

I haven’t posted in 5 months – and what is better than starting with a post on this epic trip. Be prepared for a long-ish post full of delicious food! It was a cold, foggy morning when Ishaaq & I arrived at Chawri Bazaar…

May 13, 2017

Food Trail Travel

Spending a Day in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is not just about weed, the Red Light District and partying. I found that out last month on my work trip to Amsterdam! Not only was it my first time there, but it was my first time travelling to Europe. Boy, was I…

June 22, 2016

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Food in the Land of Jordan

Historically, the climate and culture of a place has influenced its lifestyle, food habits, and even cuisine. In the Middle East, the local cuisine across the Arabian land has been infused with Bedouin culture. Bedouins were travellers that moved from one place to another…

July 23, 2015

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Jordan – Wadi Rum

Have you ever wished you could sit atop a cliff that looms over a wide landscape with no civilisation and watch the sunset? The wind ringing in your ears, the world around you silently welcoming the night. It is possible - and I did…

June 24, 2015

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Iftaar of Gastronomical Proportions – Ramzaan Mubarak!

When I arrived in Mumbai 11 years ago, I met Ishaaq (then a friend, now my husband :)) and he showed me the other side of the Bombay. Mohammed Ali Road - the underbelly of Mumbai, the other side of the posh South Bombay.…

July 2, 2014

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Food Trail: Goa

Sunset at Colva Beach Goa. The word conjures up images and experiences of beaches, sand, saltwater, cheap booze, seafood, partying, lots of seafood, Goan pao, coconut trees, serene landscapes, and lots and lots of seafood. The first time I visited this small state nestled…

April 18, 2013