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Goa Diaries I: Of low cost airline & luxury villa!
My first trip to Goa: five words that fill me up with excitement. Yes, you might feel sorry for me considering what a gem of a destination Goa is, but off late I am trying really hard to see the glass as half full. So read on and join me in my excitement. AirAsia: How Cheap! We did a common cab from here. Collecting family across Delhi, we reached the airport singing songs, having high hopes and hopes of getting high! Our flight was Air Asia, the cheapest flight on offer these days. Just wish that they didn’t make it feel that cheap. The way the air-hostesses shout at you…
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Review: Breathing Luxury at One&Only Reethi Rah
If hedonism is what you believe in, One&Only Reethi Rah in Maldives is your Mecca. We experienced the zenith of luxury in the planet’s lowest country! Here’s a glimpse of our romantic trip. Imagine a fairytale. Picture yourself sitting on a golden chariot – a symbol of power and prestige. The chariot is heading towards your kingdom where your subjects await you with smiling faces and open arms. The only phrase they abide by is “Your wish is our command”. The kingdom speaks, breathes, eats luxury. Imagine holidaying here. Too fairytale-ish? There may be no chariots but the experience isn’t a fable. It all comes alive at One & Only Resort,…
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The Embassy Restaurant- Food Review
Amazingly appetizing food, warm ambiance, and cult following are all phrases that can best describe The Embassy Restaurant, D-Block, Connaught Place. Established in 1948 by Mr. P. N. Malhotra and Mr. G. K. Ghai, The Embassy restaurant has come a long way and in this journey has earned a lot of love and appreciation. It’s nice to see several grand-parents sitting with their children and grand-children enjoying a hearty meal and reliving the good old days. The Embassy boasts of fancy clientele and die hard following. But the real celebrity is the lip smacking, taste bud flirting, heavenly delicious food. I cover a lot of restaurants and the food at Embassy…
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“WHY HAVE WOMEN STARTED DRINKING SO MUCH!”…
Ok… so am I seeing this correctly? I can hardly believe my eyes when I see the news caption shouting “WHY HAVE WOMEN STARTED DRINKING SO MUCH!”… I don’t know what sickens me most- the shallow approach that media usually takes towards deeper issues or the sexist headline. What’s worse, the presenter too was a woman. I wonder if she felt the urge to correct the headline herself. Well let me tell you what it was all about. The recent Audi accident case has put our authorities on high alert and apparently there have been a lot of random checks at night to catch hold of DUI incidents. So they…
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Relationships: Finding & Keeping your soulmate
The other day, Purva and I were in CP to visit The Embassy Restaurant for a food review when an intriguing conversation that came up. It’s common to see young couples hanging around this popular spot in Delhi. It is also not uncommon to see potential ‘arranged’ alliances; you can tell by the ‘awkward’ body language! And that got us talking about the subject of finding your soulmate. With so many of our friends getting married or trying desperately it was only natural that we got talking on the subject. As our discussion continued, so many hidden aspects of the situation came in existence. It’s so simple to state that one…
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How to Deal with Relationship Stress
Hectic schedules, no time for weekend getaways or a vacation, social commitments — a holiday may not always be possible to get away from the mundane life. We live in stressful times and more often than not end up allowing the stress to impact our love life. If you crack up under stress and end up shouting and acting like a cave man, then you’re not the only one- trust me. But how do we curb this behaviour? Can we remove stress from our lives? Maybe not but we sure can use these tips to reduce the impact and maintain our sanity. 1. Talk it out – I cannot emphasize enough…
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Food Review: Tamra, Shangri La Eros Hotel
What can make a foodie happier than a large buffet spread? A larger buffet! Tamra’s expansive spread makes it an actual Shangri-la (imaginary utopia) for food lovers. Japanese, Cantonese, Continental, Indian – the number of options spoil you for choice. As you enter Tamra you are greeted by a warm staff and an air of freshness. Clever use of mirrors give the place a very spacious ambience. Wooden flooring, warm toned tables and rustic décor give the restaurant a unique visual appeal. Seating can be arranged near large windows which give the restaurant a beautiful look. Copper utensils as art installations reflect its name (Tamra means copper in Sanskrit). We…
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Hotel Review: Vivanta by Taj Dwarka is ideal for a Staycation
One should never judge a book by its cover. As quite often the most ordinary looking covers hold the most memorable tales. Little did I know that the same would hold true for a hotel — the Vivanta by Taj, Dwarka Sector 21. What might look like a regular, ordinary building from the outside holds a world of wonders within. Here’s my review of Vivanta by Taj Dwarka: The room design and the interiors are one of its kind. The hotel seems to have employed visionaries instead of architects. Whether it’s the Ganges-ghat inspired lobby area or the awe inspiring rooms or the intellect inspiring Kabir wall, inspiration seems to be the…