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Why are most hotel bed sheets white?
Ever wondered why bed sheets are white in most hotels? We almost never buy white bed linen for home but it charms us at hotels, right? Talking about this on our visit to Tree House Jaipur, Abhinav and I have been curious to find out. The black and white of it seems obvious: white stands for cleanliness. But is there more to it? We asked people from hospitality industry & here’s what we got: 1. White is bright: Change your bedroom linen to white and notice the difference. White makes everything in the room look more bright. Designs and patterns become more visible against white than any other colour. “White as a colour enhances both…
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The Recipe for Success of United Coffee House
Connaught Place, 1940s: Drawing leisure seekers with deep pockets, Connaught Place is a ‘cool’ hangout place. Who’s who of the city can be spotted here. There are bakery shops run by British officers’ wives, eateries, and cinema halls. In the midst of all the magnificence, a certain Lala Hans Raj Kalra notices a small cafe owned by a man who runs a grocery shop near it. Seeing business opportunity, Kalra buys the café and decides to give it a complete overhaul. Victorian décor and regal chandeliers, the small shop gets a facelift. Chefs from the most exclusive and high-end clubs in the country are called in. The menu is…
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How to stay fit while you’re travelling
Guest post: By Nutritionist Karishma Chawla of EatRite 24×7 Travelling and overeating are synonymous, especially if you’re a foodie! A little indulgence on a vacation is a given but if you are a frequent traveller, you cannot ignore your health. By taking charge and planning healthy for your travel, you can enjoy the travel with returning back as fit as possible. Little caution is all that you need! Here are a few tips: 1. Stick close with your daily routine as much as possible and prepare yourself for the travel in advance. 2. Taking out time for exercise might be difficult, so try to swim or play a sport. 3. Try to stick to the 5-6…
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6 Hot Honeymoon Trends For a Special Getaway
The most special holiday of your life is the first step to creating a treasure trove of lasting memories celebrating a life of togetherness! Ratti Dhodapkar, Managing Director, Abercrombie & Kent Vacations India says, it is worthwhile for couples to be aware of interesting global trends as they seek to add a special spark to their honeymoon. In a guest post for Blue Sky Dreamers, Ratti lists some cool honeymoon trends from across the globe. Take a look! Adrenaline-fuelled romance: Perfect for adventure enthusiasts, this is a combination of excitement and relaxation among romantic surroundings. Some distinctive honeymoon experiences that couples are opting for include, heli-hiking in the Canadian Rockies, mobile camping in Africa, trekking to Machu…
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Top 6 Reasons Why Hostels Are Better Than Hotels
Is it better to stay in a hotel or hostel when you are travelling on a low budget? An avid traveller is bound to be torn between the choices before a trip. There’s comfort on one hand and the promise of adventures on the other. Now, if you think it’s an easy choice for you – because you do not like the idea of grimy, unhygienic rooms for a holiday – here’s something for you. The good news is that several travel companies like The Backpacker Co are creating experiences in what we’ve come to know as poshtels, boutique & design hostels. Your backpacking trip to Europe may not necessarily…
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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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What’s the Difference Between Momos and Dimsums?
“Have you ever heard anyone say to a street vendor ‘1 plate dimsums dena bhaiya’? (give me a plate of dimsums). That says it all. Momos belong to the street while dim sums are nothing but its classier version” Raise your hands (okay, comment below) if you too think of this as the only difference between a momo and a dim sum. The question has crossed my mind every time I dip a momo into the spicy red chutney and whenever I sit pretty in an up-market restaurant waiting for dim sums to arrive. Is it karma that made dim sum affluent presented in a gorgeous bamboo steamer box while…
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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…
