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...
Amarkantak – the holy town of Madhya Pradesh where Narmada and Sone originate
It’s amazing how nature is the most silent healer that could wrap us in awe and double up as a spiritual abode for damaged souls....
Louis Vuitton’s ode to art and heritage in Venice, Deepika Padukone in attendance
To celebrate the future renovation of the Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca’ d’Oro in Venice, Louis Vuitton held a dinner hosted by Daniele Ferrara, of Veneto’s Regional...
Picture-perfect vacay at this gorgeous river side resort in the magical mountains of Manali
By Nivi Shrivastava If the thrill of pumping adrenaline excites you or chilling in the lap of nature is your perfect getaway, Manali should be...
Exploring the quaint cafes and local Himachali food in Manali
By Nivi Shrivastava Some of the most memorable aspects of a good holiday are the food you eat and local joints that you explore by...