food

Come winter, and the Himalayas shed their foliage to don a surreal winter trousseau, most of which remains largely undiscovered. The northeast puts on its festive garb too; its rivers turn teal, and birders flock to the region to spot…
Read More...

In a bid to protect the environmental degradation of India’s iconic monuments, the tourism authority has banned single-use plastic near heritage structures that fall under the purview of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The decision…
Read More...

To some, Durga puja signals a surplus of hissing-red mutton curry, polished off between rounds of pandal hopping. To others, it means golden-fried chicken rolls bought by the dozen and split between college friends reuniting at the…
Read More...

A day without the beaches by visiting Phuket Old Town Some people come to Phuket solely for its beaches and water activities such as island hopping, sunbathing or to enjoy the sun on the horizon. Some come to Phuket for its food. The…
Read More...

As someone who occasionally works in the theatre, makes films and writes on history I have always felt a connection to Bhopal–a city known for its medieval and modern architectural marvels, and contribution to Hindi and Urdu literature,…
Read More...

While the words ‘private luxury club’ might conjure images of gilded interiors, plush leather sofas and liveried butlers, Embassy BLVD Club is a complete contrast with its contemporary, understated chic. Spread across an impressive one…
Read More...

A staccato vehicle horn made me look up from my book as I sat on the steps of Domino’s Pizza at the Kodaikanal bus stop. My ride to Karuna Dham had arrived: a dark-green mountain jeep with an amicable man behind the wheel, who introduced…
Read More...

Deciding where to stay in Bali in 2019? From stunning resorts and cute beach hotels to budget hostels, this accommodation guide will help you pick your dream accommodation. It’s easy to see why Bali is one of the world’s top…
Read More...

She writhed and swayed as the notes of the bhajan wafted off the Ganga like a divine benediction. Like the woman, others in the audience, too, had been transported to a divine plane. On our first evening in Rishikesh, we attended the…
Read More...

Adventure begins where your well-laid-out travel plans end. And mine lay crumpled at my feet, trampled upon by nature. Monsoons had arrived a tad early in Wayanad. The leeches weren’t prowling yet, and the mountains were dark and…
Read More...

It was the second time for my husband and I to be in Phuket, Thailand.. The post Plane Spotting at Phuket Mai Khao Beach appeared first on Runaway Bella.
Read More...

Canopied by clouds pregnant enough to deliver the season’s first showers, Colaba Causeway doesn’t reach a quarter of its usual cacophony when I drive down Thursday morning. Hunched by the kerbside, I see owners of tiny stalls busy sorting…
Read More...