India’s first pod hotel – Urbanpod. Will you stay in a pod?
The concept of a pod hotel is not unique to an avid traveller. Many parts of the world have such hotels who provide a comfortable and secure place to sleep, charge the electronic devices and provide with bare minimum to help you stay on a budget. Did you know that...
Courtyard by Marriot in Chakan and Japalouppe in Talegaon – our perfect long weekend plan
Courtyard by Marriot in Chakan, Pune was a perfect long weekend break. With Japalouppe Equestrian Centre thrown in as a day picnic was even better. The grandparents, kids and us decided to spend our Republic Day long weekend at Pune. Given that it was a last minute booking, we still...
How to lose belly fat?
Are you struggling with belly fat? Do you feel that your arms and legs are toned but your belly is a large squishy bag of jelly? Then worry not, you are not alone. There are many like you who struggle with bad genes when it comes to where your body...
Blue Mumbai – World Autism Awareness Day, April 2, 2018
Mumbai witnessed blue lights last night on almost all the major monuments. It was in support of the World Autism Awareness Day, April 2, 2018. Autism is a complex neurobehavioral condition that includes impairments in social interaction and developmental language and communication skills combined with rigid, repetitive behaviors. Because of the range of...
Amazon’s Original Breathe is a captivating crime thriller
Dish TVs are passé, the latest trend in entertainment consumption is to live stream from smart channels like Amazon Prime on your TVs, tablets and phones. It has made life so easy. Access to our favorite movie or a program is just a click away. These days I am hooked...
Top 10 tips on how to shop smart online
We all buy things online. Isn’t it? We get tempted by the amazing offers and discounts displayed online. We want to order shoes, make-up, and dresses online. And more often than not, we end up ordering stuff which is either not required or is not apt. Well, the point is...
Plan your Nepal trip in December
Nepal trip, covering Kathmandu, Pokhara and Nagarkot was a perfect week long getaway with the family. Initially, we were planning for a Dubai trip and started looking for hotels in Dubai. But eventually didn’t go for it and instead settled for Nepal. Nepal has crisp weather in December, with clear...
Resorts near theme parks around Mumbai – Weekend with kids is sorted
You don’t have to be in Orlando, Florida to enjoy a stay at a theme park based hotel. Around Mumbai, there are a few good properties that let you explore a Theme Park/Water Park while you stay with them like Della Adventure Parks, Lonavala, Shangrila Resort and Waterpark, Bhiwandi, but...
My stay at The Garden Bungalow Shantiniketan was mesmerizing – experienced Rajbari like ambiance
I stay in Mumbai and if an outsider asks me to recommend a 5 star property in my city then I will guide them to JW Marriot as it is the most luxurious property I have seen in Mumbai. More so as it is next to the Mumbai airport. However, if someone asks...
Weekend getaway from Mumbai with kids – Hilton Shilim
Monsoons make Maharashtra beautiful. It covers it in a lush green sheet. The greenery, the waterfalls, the dreamy fog give the western ghats a mystical touch. And that is when we crave to go for weekend treks or outings to enjoy the scenic beauty. But when you have small kids,...