Transport Museum: Bury
We happened to visit the town of Bury enroute to Ramsbottom where we visited the Chocolate festival. Part of greater Manchester, this town is just about thirty minutes from Manchester…
Kodanad Elephant Training centre: Kerala
Elephants being an integral part of Indian culture and mythology have always fascinated me. So when I heard about the elephant training centre in Kodanad near Kochi, I was sure…
Upcycling idea: Door frame to wall shelves
Wood, according to me is always a commodity that should not be wasted and must be reused/recycled at every opportunity. So when another door frame was being discarded, I was…
Upcycling Idea: cupboard frame to mirror frame
When we were looking to buy an additional mirror for one of the rooms, none of the ones available in the store matched what we wanted. Either they were too…
Ramsbottom chocolate festival: joyful indulgence
Food festivals, local farmers’ markets, harvest festivals and events like flea and Sunday markets have always fascinated me. They tend to showcase local art, craft, produce and provide a great…
Brickyard to Byadgi: beguiling sights enroute to Hubli
Sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination – Drake. These words ring true as I recollect my recent trip to Hubli where I realized yet…
Nanjangud Srikanteshwara Temple: magnificence and majesty
The little town of Nanjangud, about 25 km from the city of Mysore in Karnataka has been a place I have been visiting since childhood. It has become a practice…
The Liebster Award
A few days ago Kavita of coupleonquest nominated my blog for “The Liebster Award”. I am truly happy as my blog is just under four months old:) It also feels…
Cadbury world: a truly ‘desirable and delightful’ experience
Spending a whole day in the world of Cadbury chocolates could be anyone’s dream; it was most certainly mine! Well, this did come true for me when we visited “Cadbury…
Chef’s Table at Oko, The Lalit, Bangalore
I was recently invited to sample an interesting showcase meal where each chef of the hotel had come up with a dish that would be incorporated into the menu going…