Relax, rejuvenate and enjoy the sunny side of life in pristine waters of the Maldives
By Nivi Shrivastava Looking for an exciting beach destination this summer, without burning a hole in your pocket? Think the Maldives. The beautiful island country...
A lesson in sustainability at the beautiful Swiss village, Bluche
By Nivi Shrivastava While one may associate Switzerland with majestic snow-covered Alps, crystal clear lakes and endless green pastures, there are plenty of things in this country...
Designer Chet Lo’s collaborates with Nothing Phone (1) at London Fashion Week for limited edition accessories
London-based consumer tech brand Nothing recently partnered with breakthrough fashion designer Chet Lo at London Fashion Week. The creative partnership is a celebration of the shared...
Feast for soul: deconstructing the rich, colourful Onam Sadhya meal for rookies
It’s that time of the year again when Malayalis don their traditional kasavu (handwoven Kerala sarees) and mundu (dhoti) to celebrate the ten-day festival of...
In Madhya Pradesh, relive the magic of medieval Mandu in monsoon
By Nivi Shrivastava Around 100 km away from Madhya Pradesh’s present-day commercial capital Indore is the well-preserved mediaeval city of Mandu (aka Mandav) in the Dhar district....
Tracing the crafts route in Gujarat, the vivid textiles and arts from the region
By Nivi Shrivastava Every time one thinks of Gujarat, memories of eclectic flavours and array of colourful visuals pop up instantly. Of course, the prehistoric monasteries,...
A love letter to Rome: life, faith and magic
As a child, I always wondered that why would they say Rome was not built in a day! Three days in Rome and I perfectly...
Discover the joys of island life in Mauritius with authentic sugarcane rum and inspired food
By Nivi Shrivastava In my previous blog about Mauritus, I mentioned some guided experinces and local tourist places to explore in the beautiful République de...
Summer in Europe? Make a pit stop in Croatia for the best parties and beaches
By Nivi Shrivastava Travelling amidst the cotton candy clouds when you land in Pula, a quaint town in the Istrian side of Croatia, the first...
Mélange of heritage and hearts in Mauritius
By Nivi Shrivastava For most parts of the world this time of the year peak of summer, but in the République de Maurice (aka the...