by Rabindra Hazari | Jan 13, 2019 | Home, Travel
On, 6th January 2019, was Epiphany, one of the biggest festivals in Italy, which is celebrated by Burning the Hag. The Hag is burnt on a huge bonfire in the middle of the Piazza, the central square, which is the focal point of most Italian towns. In Verona’s...
by Abhishek Pathak | Jan 3, 2019 | Food, Home, Travel
Being a foodie and food writer, I have my own dogmas when it comes to writing on culinary themes. For example, whenever I visit the iconic restaurants or eateries in the country, I always make it a point to jot down my experiences in my diary and fasten the bill...
by Abhishek Pathak | Dec 24, 2018 | Food, Home, Travel
Befitting the tagline of “keep exploring,” Canada boasts a diverse set of experiences for everyone, ranging from its signature experiences to culinary tours, wine tasting tours, cultural tours, outdoor experiences and much more. No matter what you crave for, Canada...
by Abhishek Pathak | Nov 24, 2018 | Home, Travel
The first glance at those stunning pictures conveys a Hawaiian or a Fijian holiday is on the cards for you, but looking closely you would never expect that these pictures are from a Japanese island – Ishigaki. Lying in Japan’s south-western Okinawa Prefecture,...
by Ushi Fatma | Nov 22, 2018 | Home, Sustainability, Travel
Stepping into 1 Hotels is a novel experience. There are plants all around: on the walls; hanging from the ceilings; in the lobby. They are all putting out oxygen. The “green” is part of the aesthetics, both literally as well as figuratively. The botanical...
by Rabindra Hazari | Nov 16, 2018 | Food, Home, Travel
Just checked out for an overnight trip to Halong Bay for a boat cruise. 3.45 hour drive over 180 kms. Stopped after driving for about 1.5 hours. Half way point. Massive shop. Toilet stop. And to shop. Tourist trap. Must be paying the usual hefty commissions to the...
