Udupi cuisine: soulful and steeped in tradition
The temple town of Udupi in Karnataka is famous for more reasons than one. A bustling town, a little over 400 km from Bangalore, Udupi is synonymous with the Krishna…
Royal Orchid Metropole, Mysore: an ideal combination of the classic and contemporary
As you enter the gates of the Royal Orchid Metropole hotel situated in the heart of Mysore city, you are instantly transported into a world full of charm, style and…
Royal Orchid Brindavan Garden Palace and Spa: luxury in the lap of nature
Brindavan Gardens Impeccably maintained lawns, manicured bushes, exquisitely crated fountains and lush greenery are some of the first things that catch your attention as you make your way down the…
A toy story: wooden toys of Channapatna, Karnataka
“Welcome to the Land of Toys” says the green signboard as you drive down to Channapatna on the Mysore-Bengaluru highway. Located about 60 km from Bengaluru, the town is also…
Tampa Downtown: Turn back in Time in Tampa Theatre
Ornate sculptures, elaborate ceiling panels and magnificent portraits – while one would normally associate this decor with historical monuments and palaces, these are actually some of the first things that…
Chagaletti Makkala Granthalaya (Chagaletti Children’s Library): a lesson in child empowerment
Imagine a full-fledged library run totally and successfully by a small group of children from a remote village with all of being under seventeen years of age. Seems far-fetched? But,…
Photo essay: Upcycling an old iron storage trunk to a quirky living room accessory
Storage trunks of the yesteryears have always caught my fascination. Normally tucked under the bed or stashed away on the attic, these black/ olive green heavy duty iron storage boxes…
Ciclo Cafe: of food, fitness, fun and more
An established name in Chennai, Hyderabad and Gurgaon, Ciclo cafe opened its doors to namma Bengaluru recently. A bicycle themed restaurant, this unique chain is a venture of one of…
A volery of birds at Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary, Guntur
It is often said that ‘too many disappointments are usually a sign of too many expectations’. Just like for most things in life, this quote is totally applicable to travel…
4 museums to visit in and around Tampa for Floridian history, culture and nature
The land of sunshine, sand and sea, Florida in the United states has a rich history going back thousands of years. Human presence in this south eastern tropical state dates…