Five Foods Not To Be Missed In Greece Gastronomic Delights Journeys Travel & Hospitality January 16, 2023January 16, 2023 History recognises Greece as one of the most influential countries during ancient times. The land of legends and heroes, Greece is steeped in fables and is a melting pot of cultures. Asides from the political, literary and military influences on world history, Greece has had a rather strong influence on the food the world eats. The first cookbook was written by the Greek food gourmet, Archestratos, in 330 B.C. - highlighting the importance of culinary traditions in civilization and world
Yercaud: the Jewel of Eastern Ghats Journeys Travel & Hospitality July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 Braving 20 hairpin bends from the Salem Junction Railway Station post an overnight train journey from Mahabalipuram, I reached Yercaud, a small and misty hill station in Tamil Nadu. Known for its coffee and spice plantations, Yercaud is an ideal destination for a blissful vacation amidst the beauty and tranquillity of nature. Once a summer resort for the British, the place was cleared for coffee, pepper and orange estates. The hill station’s Tamil name was spruced up to Yercaud (yeri
Connect With Your Soul At Atman Properties Travel & Hospitality June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 Atman, Dharamshala is a boutique offering by the Leisure Hotels Group. Every traveller worth his or her backpack has Dharamshala on their list of been-there-done-that places. Therefore, when a place offers dolce far niente, you are tempted to push the boundaries of your own capacity for “pleasant relaxation in carefree idleness”. Atman, a boutique property by the Leisure Group of Hotels in Dharamshala, offers several opportunities and spots to simply watch time go by. There are more than just cosy nooks
Go Camping with Bullston Journeys Travel & Hospitality May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 Among the many things the pandemic has altered or redefined is the way we travel. We don’t wish to be packed like sardines in a train anymore, stuffed in an aeroplane, or stuck in a traffic jam en route to the ‘top ten places to visit’ race, nor do we relish the idea of checking in a regular hotel and limit ourselves to the kilometre radius around it. “People today are looking for more personalized and curated holiday experiences, not
Virtual Tour of Mammoth Lakes: feel the adrenaline rush at home Journeys Travel & Hospitality April 30, 2020April 30, 2020 Majestic in scale and awesome in its natural beauty, the year-round adventure land of Mammoth Lakes is one of those rare places that you have to see to still not totally believe. The name speaks to the size of the mountains, the expanse of the valleys, the incredible number of crystal clear mountain lakes and the endless opportunities for adventure just outside your door. But what makes this place really unique are the surreal storybook scenes that drop jaws, spark
Kerala, in memories, for the time being Journeys Travel & Hospitality April 13, 2020April 21, 2020 I remember growing up watching documentaries based on Kerala, the word itself created waves of emotions in the little me, for reasons unknown. Growing up in the country’s capital with concrete buildings all around, the backwaters, beaches and the swaying palm trees of Kerala seemed a distant dream but at the same time, I felt a very strong inner calling to God’s Own Country, an almost unquenchable thirst until I finally set foot on a land that topped my bucket
Three days of land adventure in Mammoth Lakes Journeys Travel & Hospitality March 10, 2020April 21, 2020 Play big in the massive mountain paradise, where endless adventures await. From amazing views along hiking trails to thrilling rides at the number one mountain bike park in the United States, summertime here is full of outdoor activities. Whether you’re exploring the wilderness on horseback or sampling world-class cuisine at a festival, Mammoth Lakes delivers excitement for everyone. Day 1 – Exploration on Wheels Mammoth Lakes offers over 20 kilometers of paved bike trails, including a bike path climbing over 1,000 feet in
Kalga – the ecovillage of Himachal Journeys Travel & Hospitality December 25, 2019April 21, 2020 Aerial view of Kalga Village. Photo: Devashish Vaid Located amongst the hinterlands of Himachal Pradesh - the land of the mighty Himalayas is a small village called Kalga. Considered to be one of the cleanest in the country, Kalga, in the Parvati valley, is a model of eco-tourism. Knowing Kalga Beyond the settlement of Barshaini, near Kasol, a tiny village called Kalga is the epicentre of our story. Kalga is surely a paradise for anyone looking for the quietude and serenity that the mountains offer in
Guest safety is utmost priority: Pallavi Agarwal, goStops Properties Travel & Hospitality December 1, 2019December 1, 2019 goStops provides social stays for young travellers, besides basic services like quality bedding, security, front desk, etc. After returning from a Euro Trip in 2013, Pallavi Agarwal (Co-founder and CEO, goStops), fascinated and inspired by the hostel-culture in Europe, wanted to create something similar in India. With only a handful of hostels in the Indian market back in the day and an intense passion for creating social spaces for the youth, she started the first goStops' hostel in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Slow Living At Te Aroha, Dhanachuli Properties Travel & Hospitality May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 Work, for someone who is an independent writer, is like the mythical tail of Hanuman - it really never seems to get over! And in times like these, when one gets tired of living life on roller blades, a weekend getaway to somewhere you can just prop your feet up, can recharge your batteries and rejuvenate your soul. Love, Lovingly Te Aroha in Dhanachuli is one such place. A few kilometres ahead of Mukteshwar, Dhanachuli is a hamlet that is the microcosm of
