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One of the major concerns that I had even before flying out of India was where I stayed in New York. Being one of the most expensive cities in the world I was quite sceptical if I would get an affordable stay in the Big Apple. If you have been …

No, it’s not a clickbait title. Everyone who knows me personally knows how much I’m into credit cards and points. When I’m out with friends, I often agree to pay all the bills saying “I need points, you don’t need anything” I don’t have any fancy cards, but I have …

It was over a decade ago that I was introduced to FRIENDS, a popular sitcom from the 1990s. Whether it was Ross’s query antics, Rachelle’s fashion statements, Joey’s pizza, Monica’s competitiveness, Phoebe’s songs or Chandler’s sarcasm, each episode had me glued. Even today I watch any random episode of FRIENDS …

December 2nd, 2023 was a special day that I’ll cherish all my life. It was when I took my first international flight to Chicago and attended KubeCon. As I said earlier, it was a trip of many firsts, my first international flight, my first Emirates flight, my first time on …

Long before Subko forayed into the City of Nizams, Katha Coffee & Bakehouse hopped onto the bandwagon of speciality coffee offering a similar experience to that of Subko. Most of you will agree with me that there has been a remarkable surge in the appreciation of coffee culture. Enthusiasts are …

Over the last few years, Hyderabad’s culinary landscape has undergone significant makeovers. The city is bustling with cafes, South Indian restaurants and party places. Once dominated by Jubilee and Banjara Hills, the city’s gastronomical centre of gravity is moving towards areas like the Financial District, Kokapet and the like. Eateries …

I’m lucky to have stayed across different places in India. Any by stay I mean, a few years. That has helped me develop a taste for different Indian cuisines which is a big boon. Though I spent my childhood in Gujarat, I did develop a taste of Kerala food, thanks …

The first time I came to Kerala was to attend the Tata Nexon launch event in Kochi. We drove the Nexon to Idukki and I instantly fell in love with the greenery and the hilly terrain. Soon after, I planned a long getaway to Munnar on a Honda Activa visiting …

Those of you who’ve been following the blog for a few years, know that I did a Kochi to Munnar road trip on Activa a few years ago. I remember a lot of people telling me that it would be risky, but again that was the cheapest available option I …

Kerala, God’s Own Country has something extraordinary to offer to each one of us. If you’re a nature lover, you can immerse yourself in the tea plantations of Munnar or take a boat ride in the backwaters of Alleppey. If you’re a foodie, relish the food in Calicut, Palakkad and …