Situated in the misty hills of Ooty since 1829, the Savoy is a colonial-era heritage hotel spread over 6 acres of landscaped gardens. Oozing old world charm, this English-style property is the perfect place to destress, connect with nature and escape into the days of the bygone era. Made up of 40 charming rooms or…
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India On My Platter
India’s youngest celebrity chef, TV host, anchor and food columnist, Chef Saransh Goila makes you travel across India with the launch of his debut book – India On My Platter. A combination of travel stories, recipes, food tales, adventures and fun experiences, it is more like a food travelogue than another run-of-the-mill recipe book. Upon…
Photo Diaries: Benares
“Older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together ” – Mark Twain Benares also known as Varanasi and Kashi is the oldest city in the world that dates back to over 3000 years. It is the most popular pilgrimage for Hindus, also…
Chinese Fishing Nets, Kochi, India
When you think about Kochi, the first image that conjures up in the mind is that of the Chinese fishing nets. Also known as ‘Cheenavala’ in Malayalam, these nets are over 500 years old and were first introduced by Chinese emperor Zheng He. Located at Fort Kochi, these cantilevered fishing accessories have over the years…
That Foodie Chick 