I know how 3 days sound when someone mentions the word ‘Goa’. A place that is never enough for the party lovers. However, during the monsoon, the place turns upside down. Wearing a calmer mask, with the closed beach side shacks, empty roads and quieter cafes.
The culinary style of Bengal is diverse, especially when it comes to their main course. Moreover, they follow a multi-course tradition where the food is eaten in a specific order. The rice (being the staple food) is eaten with a variety of Bhaja (Vegetables fried in mustard oil) at first. Followed by Saag (Spinach fried in mustard oil and black cumin seeds). Then comes the Shukto, a mixture of vegetable prepared in a special spice called Paanch Phoron. Followed by Maach or Mangsho (Fish or Mutton/ Chicken curry). The meal ends with Chutney that is sweet and sour and mainly made of Tomatoes along with Kheer (Rice pudding) or any Bengali sweet.
I decided to take a trip to Lansdowne on a whim, only having a week to plan everything before setting off on my adventure. It was the middle of June, and many people from the northern region had already planned their mountain getaways. Hence, most hotels were either fully booked or only had space for one or two people.
‘Why Morocco?’ was a question that everybody asked me when I told them about my plans for visiting the country. Here in India, not many are familiar with this country. Even I wasn’t sure about it until I met my friend Soukaina from Morocco. We used to work together and bonded well over memes and other things.
Rishikesh, crowned as the ‘Yoga Capital of the World’ is one of the holiest places in India. The city attracts people from all over the world seeking spirituality. Apart from this, Rishikesh also attracts tourists for adventure offerings.
Remember Kareena Kapoor in ‘3 Idiots’ describing Gujarati food as missiles? That is how I was introduced to this vibrantly delicious cuisine of the state of Gujarat. However, this doesn’t stop here. The four major regions of the state – North Gujarat, Kacch, Kathiyawad and Surat bring their own uniqueness to this cuisine.
Delhi’s famous Adda’ the Indian Coffee House better known as ICH is an ordinary coffee shop amidst the fancy restaurants of Connaught Place. Those who don’t know about this place might miss its presence. However, I was lucky enough to be introduced to this place by my mother.
A sudden plan made on a Friday evening over a cup of tea with friends. Here we were staring at the seventh wonder of the world the next day! This wasn’t my first visit to Taj Mahal, yet the place seems new every time.
Ever experienced a moment when you cannot control stuffing food into your mouth! This is exactly what happens as soon as you enter the Mini Bengal of Delhi aka Chittaranjan Park. Your nasal muscles go involuntary within seconds of entering the place by the fragrance of fresh Kathi rolls and Rasgullas.
Is that a bird? or a plane? No, it’s Batman kite flying high in the sky!
