Corning museum of glass: a display of sheer excellence, beauty and grace
While glass is an essential commodity that we use almost daily in our lives, it is something we take for granted and not much importance is attributed to the material…
Jockey Pop-Up Museum: a photo feature
I was recently invited for the launch of a pop-up museum by Jockey India at Phoenix Market city, Bangalore. On till 27th August, the museum is a truly revelation into…
Solvang: a slice of Denmark in California
Danish windmills, statues of Hans Christian Andersen, Danish bakeries, wooden storks and elf houses atop Danish style buildings. For a moment, you could think this is straight out of a…
Alcatraz, San Francisco: an enigmatic trip down history
One of the most popular attractions in fog city aka ‘San Francisco” is the Alcatraz island. Located just under two kilometres from Fisherman’s wharf, the island is also called the…
The essence and spirit of Madurai with GRT Regency
It is often said that while Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu, Madurai is its soul. Also called the “Athens of the East“, Madurai is a vibrant city, bustling…
Five ‘not so touristy’ things to do in while in GReat Trails, Kodaikanal
Also known as the “Gift of the Forest”, Kodaikanal is situated on a plateau between the Parappar and Gundar Valleys. Blessed with rich flora, Kodaikanal is bestowed with meadows and…
GReat Trails, Kodaikanal: Ideal break amidst nature
Having experienced the best of GRT’s hospitality at GRT Grand on a personal visit to Chennai a couple of years back, an invitation for a bloggers’ meet by GRT, Kodaikanal…
Pattadakal and Badami: Evolution of Chalukyan temple architecture
The exquisite temples of Pattadakal and Badami in the southern state of Karnataka are yet another illustration of the rich and unique heritage of India. Located less than 500 km…
Healthy Broken Wheat Payasam/Kheer with Pecans and Banoffee
Payasam or kheer is a commonly prepared dish typically served as dessert in Indian cuisine. While there are umpteen ways to prepare payasam with numerous variations, the basic recipe calls…
A trip to the white continent: a journey of a lifetime by The Q experiences
Visiting the utterly beautiful, frigid yet rather mysterious continent of Antarctica is the dream of every traveller. The good news is that this trip is closer to reality than you…