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Tag: The Weekend Plan

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Where to go when you don’t have a “Weekend Plan”

Do you usually stay in hotels when you travel? Increasingly, I prefer to rent apartments rather than stay ...
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August 28, 2014
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My blog turned 13 yesterday — can't believe it's My blog turned 13 yesterday — can't believe it's already a teenager! While I've been quite tardy about posting on it, I had to mark this momentous milestone. So I wrote about my trip to Machu Picchu and the experience onboard @perurail's Vistadome Observatory train, link in bio #travelblogger #hosted

@oftripsandtales @perutravel.me @peru @promperuindia
My photos by @marco.c.guzman

(How to visit Machu Picchu, Peru, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wonders of the world, train to Machu Picchu, Peru travel)
I went to Goa a couple of weeks ago to check out R I went to Goa a couple of weeks ago to check out Revelry Distiillery, a labour of love for @vaniithajaiin (aka @theperfectpour) and @navvinjaiin. And I was amongst the first to get a taste of their debut product, @vanahagin. 

This artisanal gin is packed with 24 botanicals and follows a unique five-step distillation process, the first of its kind in India. The resulting drink is smooth and complex with earthy and woody notes that capture the essence of India's forests. It's a sipping gin that's best enjoyed as a neat pour with ice (no hangover the next day!) or as a G&T. It also lends itself well to a Martini and other classic cocktails.

Along with a few other journalists, I got a tour of the distillery followed by a gin tasting, not to mention a lovely al fresco dinner paired with Vanaha cocktails. We were #hosted at the gorgeous Palmeira De Saligao villa (@amastays_trails), thanks for organising this visit @tandemcommunication @meghnamumbai @namratalaungani89

My feature on #Vanaha was #published in this weekend's edition of @livemintlounge. It's also online, link in bio. 

#RevelryDistillery #ArtisanalForestGin #Aha #SippingGin #ForestToBottleGin #WorldGinDay

(World Gin Day, best craft gins in India, Indian gins)
For mum's 70th birthday earlier this month, my bro For mum's 70th birthday earlier this month, my brother and I booked a family staycation at Trident Nariman Point, #Mumbai.

We chose the club rooms with ocean view mainly because they offer guaranteed late check-out till 6pm. But the other inclusions were pretty sweet too, such as high tea and cocktail hours in the club lounge, and complimentary minibar (snacks and soft beverages). 

We had great views of Marine Drive and the Arabian Sea from our rooms, the service was warm and friendly, and the staff made my mum's day extra special with a big bouquet of roses! Loved our experience at @tridentnarimanpoint, would definitely recommend.

(Where to stay in Mumbai, luxury hotels in Mumbai, Trident Hotels, Oberoi Hotels, hotel room with a view)
On my week-long road trip from San Francisco to Lo On my week-long road trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles, California’s scenic Central Coast offered many memorable moments, from driving the iconic Highway 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) to hiking amidst the redwoods in Big Sur to sunset cruising in Santa Barbara. But what surprised me the most was the thriving wine scene along the coastline. 

I visited several wineries and met passionate winemakers who are upping the game and producing some excellent wines. Obviously, I drank quite a bit of wine too, but then,  I take my 'research' seriously 😁🥂

Find out more about this coastal wine destination in my feature for @zeezest, link in bio #published (thanks @anannya_13)

Featured wineries - @carmelvranch @halterranch @hearstranchwinery @foldedhills

Press trip #hosted by @visitcalifornia @sarthaglobal
Photography by @maxwhittaker

(Visit California, visit the USA, wine regions in the US, California wine, California road trip, wineries in California)
The bells of Notre Dame peal again...  @exploref The bells of Notre Dame peal again... 

@explorefrance
(Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris attractions, what to see and do in Paris)
Eiffel Tower, Paris - that's all 🩷 Eiffel Tower, Paris - that's all 🩷
When in Paris, look up 🌿 @explorefrance (Paris When in Paris, look up 🌿

@explorefrance
(Paris Left Bank, Rive Gauche, Seine, Saint-Germain-des-Prés )
These Paris restaurants are serving food and views These Paris restaurants are serving food and views 😍🤌🏼

On my recent visit to the City of Lights, I had several fab meals, but there was one thing in common — all of them came with a fantastic view! Featured here:

- @cafe_marly at @museelouvre overlooking the famous glass pyramid (1 to 3)

- 100% vegetarian @creaturesparis on the rooftop of Galeries Lafayette Haussmann with the Eiffel Tower on one side and the Basilica of Sacré Cœur on the other (4 to 8)

- the entirely glass-sided @lesombres.quaibranly with stunning views of the Eiffel Tower (9 to 12)

- the dinner cruise on @ducassesurseine that glides along the Seine passing prominent landmarks, while you feast on a multi-course wine-paired meal; there was Champagne and caviar, obviously (13 to 19)

Read about these and other #Paris restaurants with a view in my feature for @ellegourmetindia, link in bio #published 

#hosted @explorefrance
(Where to eat and drink in Paris, best restaurants in Paris, fine-dining in Paris, cafes in Paris, Paris travel)
The much-celebrated @comorin.in finally made its # The much-celebrated @comorin.in finally made its #Mumbai debut earlier this week! 

The relaxed all-day restaurant brings its creative regional Indian cuisine to @nilaya.anthology in Lower Parel. Loved the fluid contours of the space and especially The Orangery, a gorgeous atrium filled with plants (pic 1). 

The food menu is a mix of classic plates from the OG Gurgaon outpost and dishes created specifically for Mumbai. Like the Banarasi aloo papad with nimbu masala avocado, which was a hit at our table, as well as the achaari beetroot salad with tadka dahi. Other dishes that stood out included dahi batata puri (with a wasabi hit), haleen with bakarkhani, sweet corn khichdi, and Andhra gongura chicken, which came with crispy murukku. 

From the large plates, the sweet and tart aam ki kadhi with khoba roti was mind-blowing while the Himachali cha gosht (cooked in buttermilk) was melt-in-the-mouth. The kitchen helmed by brand chef @chefdhirajdargan offers many vegetarian options and a separate Jain menu too.

The cocktail programme by @Varun.mixologist is on point — I absolutely loved the Nashik Spritz with gin, green apple, in-house limoncello, white wine, and ginger ale. If you're going zero-proof, you have some interesting sodas to choose from. There's also an extensive wine list led by @kevinkenrodrigues. 

Obviously, we ended our meal with the signature cheeni malai toast but there's also the delish salted chikki kulfi and the new-to-Mumbai honey caramel gulgule, which comes with custard and ginger candy ice cream.

It was the perfect way to end our meal on a rainy Mumbai afternoon, made all the more fun with my lunch companions @rituparna_r @namratalaungani89 and @somethingz_not_right

#ComorinMumbai #comeonin #hosted @tandemcommunication
(New restaurants in Mumbai, where to eat and drink in Mumbai)
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