So now that I've begun enjoying solitary meals, it was time to take the next step - solo vacation. Now this has been something that I've been hesitant about since a long time. It's probably because vacations, in our conventional sense, has always been a group event. Even I've always travelled in groups of friends … Continue reading From Solitary Meals To Vacations – A Step Towards Positive Mental Health
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Holiday Inn: Staycation – The New Vacation!
Staycations are a particularly alluring concept, especially of late, because of how our lifestyles are. For the most part, we remain busy with our professional life, and devote the rest of the time to family. It is because of this that local staycations are becoming an increasing trend. With staycations, one does not need to … Continue reading Holiday Inn: Staycation – The New Vacation!
Spice Trails: A Guide To Thekkady, Kerala
I do not remember the last time I took a break of ten days to get away from the city life, and most importantly, from work. While working with a national daily publication, we used to work six days a week and get a holiday only on Diwali and Holi days...and that cycle continued for … Continue reading Spice Trails: A Guide To Thekkady, Kerala
Phuket’s Bang Niang Night Market
As I write this I’m sitting in sunny beautiful Phuket with a cold diet coke next to me under a huge beach umbrella overlooking crystal blue waters. I’ll be honest I’ve been twice to Thailand and the initial enthusiasm is somewhat lacking. Its an 18 hour flight with a stopover of at least two hours … Continue reading Phuket’s Bang Niang Night Market
Kandaghat: The Hills Are Calling, Are You Listening?
Imagine waking up in the morning to steaming cuppa coffee, at a place surrounded by lush green hills, chirping birds and a nip in the air. Wouldn’t it be an ideal set-up for all of us who’re craving for simplicity in the hectic urban lives that we lead? You know you deserve a break like … Continue reading Kandaghat: The Hills Are Calling, Are You Listening?