Daman is a small sleepy coastal town near Gujarat. It's claim to fame is that it's a Union Territory and the only place for salvation in the dry state of Gujarat. During the week it doesn't get much action but come the weekend and it's party central with everyone...
If life in the city is turning you into a drone and you feel like you need a change of pace, jump into your car and drive down to khapoli. It's not as exotic as a weekend getaway in Goa and doesn't even qualify for a road trip but...
The one place in Singapore I absolutely loved was Chinatown. Truth be told I'd be comfortable in a Chinatown in any city. I'm already involved in a mad passionate love affair with their food, but I'm starting to fall in love with all things Chinese. I spent half a...
While a lot of travelers are happy to rough it out and make the most of cheap accommodations,( I do it as often as I can as well my bank balance doesn't always allow for extravagance) I wait for the time when I get to spoil myself and check...
Forget the coconut in everything, the gorgeous luxury hotels and the kick ass food, one of the coolest things in Kerala is their very own Martial Arts form called Kalaripayattu. Whenever I think martial arts I think of Chinese or Japanese men prancing around skillfully with crazy acrobatics and jumps...
Like other Indian states, Kerala is devoted to its culture of dance and music. Without even visiting you automatically associate Kerala with Kathakali because every advertisement or poster about God's own country is accompanied with a majestic image of the dancer. However there is much more than just Kathakali...
After spice shopping and the beauty of Thekkady, suddenly I find my self in the hills of Munnar. It's much cooler and the only thing you see all over is rolling hills filled with tea! This is the land of tea plantations and apart from a few cardamom plantations...
The first thing I was instructed to do when I told my folks I was off to Kerala, was to buy as many spices as I could possibly carry back. Kerala is known for their spices but I find it a little ridiculous to lug back a bunch of...
Kerala is as religious and spiritual as any other state in India. Serpent or Snake worship is as common here as any where else in India. Though I'm wary of snakes I find them fascinating creatures and was very eager to visit the famous snake temple - Mannarasala. Sadly there are no...
I'm in God's own country, tucked away in my adorable little cottage enjoying the sound of the waves crashing outside and I have to pinch myself to remember I'm not dreaming. The Kerala Blog express has kicked off in full speed and I'm soaking up everything that Kerala has...