Battlefield Punnamada
As the small town ofAlappuzhabids adieu to the resilient but cathartic monsoon rains, it embarks on the next arduous display of determination in the month of August – The Nehru Snake Boat Race. Peg the bone-drenching rain versus the grit of the oarsmen of the race and you would struggle to establish the stronger contestant. […]
Olaulim Backyards, Goa
The whole experience of Olaulim Backyards can be summed up in one word – Discovery! Right from finding your way through the lush, curvaceous narrow lanes of the area, to entering the unassuming little gate into the wide wilderness, it feels like one is unearthing a precious hidden place. Born in different countries but making […]
Mahe
“There are no beggars in Mahe”, a gleeful Mr. Tayil Sadanandan erupts amidst the noise of the rain on my already weather-assaulted umbrella. Struggling to have someone speak to me about this elusive in detail, Mr. Sadanandan made my second attempt at Mahe absolutely worthwhile. Recently retired as the Superintendent of Education, he is currently […]
Mahindra Homestays
Mahindra Homestays is the largest collator of pan India home-stays to bring them under focused attention by travelers. I have edited the website content for major sections of the site apart from generating destination overviews with essential information like – things to do, best season, cuisines and more. This project consisted of substantial secondary and […]
Acro Iris, Goa
Goa, a popular destination for tourists from all over the world, is one of the most accommodating destinations for holiday-makers. Alien cuisines & cultures have become easily palatable to the locals and somewhere the old world charm of this fantastic state seems to be getting lost in the stereo typical methods of entertainment for tourists. […]
Capella, Goa
Elusively tucked away on top of a hill, away from the main road of the Parra village in Arpora, Jamshed and Ayesha’s home, Capella, promises an indelible holiday. Camouflaged amongst an acre of lush green surroundings, the house is an impressive result of the couple’s long nurtured dream of makingGoatheir home. Even though it was […]
Kim & Thelma’s, Goa
Strikingly different from the other Portuguese inspired style of houses in Goa, Kim and Thelma’s home is an inimitable blend of interesting materials all from all over India, assembled together to form a contemporary & comfortable haven. The Roman brick house is hard to miss as you climb the little hill in Socorro of North […]
Fort Kochi
In the times of well packaged holidays and brisk itineraries, some destinations have stilled managed to keep the indulgent spirit of travel intact. The charming town of Fort Kochi certainly is one of them. Apart from the affable status of being Cochin’s alluringly accessible namesake, Fort Kochi owns an illustrious past, being the melting […]
Vivenda Gomes Pereira, Goa
Take a plunge in history with Antonio Gomes and his wife in the Latin Quarter of Panjim. Their 200 years old house, located in the heart of the oldest Latin colony ofAsia, is packed with tales and legends of the Portuguese era; a satiating treat for history buffs. The characteristic ancestral house essence has been […]
Get Trekked Out in Coffee Country – Go Air
Each destination goes through its cycle of getting explored, then popular and eventually being discarded as ‘too frequented’, as the allure runs out. Tourism often exhausts the charm of a place unless it refreshes itself! Locals in Coorg or Kodagu have seen a torrent of tourists since decades, given that it’s just a 6 hours […]
Casa Da Morada, Panjim, Goa
It is a fascinating experience to live in the heart of history and dive into the legendary tales with stalwarts of old times. Aloo Gomes and his wife are one of those couples who are extremely fervent to open their warm house and its archaic background to discerning travelers. Located close to the Panjim canal […]
Travelopod Blogs
Travelopod is an India and US based travel company which specializes in customized holidays across the world. I manage the blog for the site, which is more like a common repertoire of valuable information – something that helps people build travel plans, share angst about a sore incident, helpful information and a list ‘must dos’ […]