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Gulkand and Kesar Pista Cheesecake Bites
A spoonful of Gulkand, a little sweetness, and a whole lot of tradition. 🌹✨
The Thousand Year Capital
Kyoto, the imperial capital of Japan for over 1,000 years. It was known as Heian-kyo, meaning "Capital of Peace and Tranquility"
The Land of Rising Sun, Japan
When you hear the name Japan, there are 2 things that comes to your mind - Food and Culture.
God's own Country, Journey Part II
Thekaddy E very corner of Kerala feels magical. We spent our first few days in Munnar, which was pure heaven—until we reached Thekkady,...
Things to Buy in Kerala
I like to think of myself as a pretty organized and intentional shopper. I always come prepared with a well-researched, prioritized...
Discovering Paradise: Exploring Tahiti & Bora Bora
In 2024, my husband and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary, and I wanted to do something truly special. So, I secretly planned a...
London Dreams
We finally made it to London in 2022 — markets, West End shows, wine bars, and a visa saga to get there.
4 Days in Lisbon and Porto
I’ve shared many posts about Portugal because I’m completely in awe of the country.
Best Wineries in Napa
Napa, the wine country, the place which helped put USA on the map of French wines.
Douro Valley, let yourself go
The Douro Valley is one of the oldest demarcated wine regions in the world and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. The...
Level 1 - Introductory Master Sommelier Exam
Atychiphobia - an intense fear of failure.
Tips for Traveling to a new country - Part 1
Create your Dream List- Build a small “Dream List” or “Bucket List” of countries to visit - think 2-4 countries over the next few years....
Ol Pajeta Conservancy
We have been to the Equator. I can now officially say that we have been to the Equator. As we reached the equator, we made a quick stop...
Lisbon has YOU!!
Rua Augusta, once you arrive in Lisbon, it owns you from that very moment. Even at 3am on a Thursday, you can see crowd walking around as...
Umm but what happened in Sintra..
Seriously what happened in Sintra! So we decided to drive to Sintra and we reached in 30mins but the parking, oh lord. There is no...
but, Porto first...
If there’s one place you can’t miss on your Portugal itinerary, it’s Porto.
is there anything better than Comporta, Lagos & Sagres?
Comporta My sister-in-law recommended Comporta, so we all decided to meet there for a weekend getaway. It was absolutely beautiful, with...