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Latest Travels

A Guide to Planning and Enjoying a Multi-generation Family Holiday

by Ankita Bhatia

Travelling in a large group of friends and family, to the hills of Himachal or Uttarkhand was the only way we travelled while growing up. I have memories of those road trips, stretching over a couple of days, when we packed food for the road, still made frequent pit stops at local dhabas on the highway, were never in a rush to reach our...

November 20, 2019
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Travel Tips

A Photo Essay of Madikeri, Coorg : 50 Shades of Green

by Ankita Bhatia

Kodagu, popularly known as Coorg is a beautiful part of Karnataka that I visited last year. We stayed in a picturesque town called Madikeri, which is the district headquarters. Framed by the Western Ghats, Coorg is rich and diverse in its flora and fauna, as we experienced up close, through a walk into its rainforests as well as a hike to Nishani peak, organised...

November 9, 2019
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India, Karnataka, Nature, Photo Blogs

A Guided Walking Tour of Lodhi Art District with St+Art India

by Ankita Bhatia

Early this year, I stumbled upon Instagram photos of some very striking wall murals in Delhi’s Lodhi Colony, and as I traced their origins, I learnt that they were part of a focused effort by an organization called St+Art India, a non-profit that aims to bring the art experience outside of a traditional gallery, into public spaces, thereby making it accessible to all. The...

November 2, 2019
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Delhi, India

Travel isn’t always pretty – An eye-opening tour of Hebron, West Bank

by Ankita Bhatia

I stood in the Abraham Hostel lobby in Jerusalem, 15 min to 9 am, looking around the group. People sipped their coffees and the room was full with the casual air of small talk. This could have been any day and any tour, except that it wasn’t. In a few minutes, we would be on our way to Hebron – the most conflicted and...

September 1, 2019
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Israel, Middle East

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A Japanese cheesecake is demanding but oh so fulfilling 😋. Btw, no guesses for who is not coming out leaner post this 21 day lockdown 😂. . . . . . . #cheesecake #japanesecheesecake #lovedessert #sweettooth #sweettoothforever #dessertrecipe #homecooking #homebaking #dessertsofinstagram #bakedsweets #socialdistancing2020 #homemade #homecookingisthebest #bakingfromscratch #bakedcheesecake #japanesefood
Day 1 of 21 - today’s highlight was spending uninterrupted time reading this book. Decided to not watch news during the day, but my Watsapp was buzzing so this attempt at limiting the overdose of information was a fail. The cooking, cleaning, washing bit has overtaken life it seems, me and my partner have divided the chores but it still feels like a lot. Mainly because we are worried about infection from the stuff we are buying since the virus stays on surfaces . So we are taking all precautions to wash any groceries a million times , keep non-perishables outside for 24/48 hours then wash packets with soapy water. It feels like a lot of work, and it is, but we are trying to get more organized since we now know this will continue for weeks, if not months. Spoke to my staff today - the cook, cleaner and presswala. All struggling since basic supply is in shortage with everyone hoarding. The dhobi was especially worried since he is not on fixed monthly income with any household. It’s just a sad state for our own people, who help us run our homes day in and day out. It’s human to think of one’s own challenges and issues, but if you care to look beyond, all of us who have a home and hot meals and a supply of groceries today are EXTREMELY PRIVILEGED. Perspective helps. It’s a new world really. Time to adapt. . . . . . . . . #india #covid_19 #covid19india #indialockdown #socialdistancing #socialdistancing2020 #lockdown2020 #stayhome #staysafe #perspective #bookstagram #books #booksofinstagram #reading #readingisfundamental #theforestofenchantments #thingstodo #selfisolation #timeathome
Trying my best to keep the cheer on in these dark times with some colorful food. . . . . . #lunch #sundaylunch #indianmeal #stuffedcapsicum #indianfood #socialdistancing #athomesunday #homemade #healthyfood #homecooking #foodisthewaytomyheart #homemadefood #behome #healthyeating #healthymeals #healthycooking #healthylunch #boostimmunesystem #wholesomefood #homecookedmeal #homecookingisbest #capsicum #indiankitchen

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Asia, Food, Hong Kong

A Guide to Enjoying a Dim Sum meal in Hong Kong like a Pro

A first time experience at an authentic Dim Sum restaurant can be an overwhelming one. This guide will help you navigate the ritual of enjoying a Dim Sim meal...

October 1, 2017
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Food, Living in Amsterdam, Relaxation

A Little Something called Summer Picnics

If you read my blog you would know that I love food. And open spaces. And sunny days. So when I got to know about the food truck festival...

September 20, 2015
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Asia, Cambodia, Food, South East Asia

The best eats in Cambodia that you just cannot miss!

Cambodia is a food lover’s paradise, and no matter what part of the country you are in, there is always that café around the corner, that stall on the...

February 17, 2015
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Asia, Dessert, Europe, Food, History, Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey

My top 9 Istanbul take-aways

Istanbul is such an eclectic mix of the east and west, the old and new, the traditional and modern, that it will amaze you that something like this can...

July 30, 2014
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Dessert, Food, India, Jaipur, Relaxation

Tapri~The Tea House, Jaipur

Till recently, there were hardly any cafes in any part of our country, with the eternal chai as the focal point, except of course, the unassuming roadside “cutting chai...

March 4, 2014
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Simple thoughts in these complicated times 🌱 (keep swiping to read the full thread) . . . . . #musings #shortstoriesofinstagram #simplethoughts #slowafternoon #lovewriting #lovewords #athome #afternoon #afternoonthoughts #randommusings #slowlife #slowlifestyle #slowlifediary
A Japanese cheesecake is demanding but oh so fulfilling 😋. Btw, no guesses for who is not coming out leaner post this 21 day lockdown 😂. . . . . . . #cheesecake #japanesecheesecake #lovedessert #sweettooth #sweettoothforever #dessertrecipe #homecooking #homebaking #dessertsofinstagram #bakedsweets #socialdistancing2020 #homemade #homecookingisthebest #bakingfromscratch #bakedcheesecake #japanesefood
Day 1 of 21 - today’s highlight was spending uninterrupted time reading this book. Decided to not watch news during the day, but my Watsapp was buzzing so this attempt at limiting the overdose of information was a fail. The cooking, cleaning, washing bit has overtaken life it seems, me and my partner have divided the chores but it still feels like a lot. Mainly because we are worried about infection from the stuff we are buying since the virus stays on surfaces . So we are taking all precautions to wash any groceries a million times , keep non-perishables outside for 24/48 hours then wash packets with soapy water. It feels like a lot of work, and it is, but we are trying to get more organized since we now know this will continue for weeks, if not months. Spoke to my staff today - the cook, cleaner and presswala. All struggling since basic supply is in shortage with everyone hoarding. The dhobi was especially worried since he is not on fixed monthly income with any household. It’s just a sad state for our own people, who help us run our homes day in and day out. It’s human to think of one’s own challenges and issues, but if you care to look beyond, all of us who have a home and hot meals and a supply of groceries today are EXTREMELY PRIVILEGED. Perspective helps. It’s a new world really. Time to adapt. . . . . . . . . #india #covid_19 #covid19india #indialockdown #socialdistancing #socialdistancing2020 #lockdown2020 #stayhome #staysafe #perspective #bookstagram #books #booksofinstagram #reading #readingisfundamental #theforestofenchantments #thingstodo #selfisolation #timeathome
Trying my best to keep the cheer on in these dark times with some colorful food. . . . . . #lunch #sundaylunch #indianmeal #stuffedcapsicum #indianfood #socialdistancing #athomesunday #homemade #healthyfood #homecooking #foodisthewaytomyheart #homemadefood #behome #healthyeating #healthymeals #healthycooking #healthylunch #boostimmunesystem #wholesomefood #homecookedmeal #homecookingisbest #capsicum #indiankitchen
Book review - 2 of 20 I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it’s short(150 pages) but offers depth and layers through its storytelling. A middle aged divorced man Tony Webster lives a peaceful and rather uneventful life in the London suburbs, till a letter finds him - from the mother of his ex-girlfriend from college, who he has long lost touch with. The letter recalls an unfortunate past event and forces Tony to think back of his years as a young adult, his relationships and behaviors, and eventually the role he played in that event. The story focuses on an individual’s “version” of his story, the fading and inconsistencies in memory, the little and big lies that we tell ourselves until we believe them as absolute truths, the many differences between who we are and who we actually think we are. One of those books that intrigue you, long after you have put them down. A very fine read, this one ❤️❤️❤️❤️. . . . . . . . #bookstagram #book #booklover #booknerd #booksofinstagram #bookreviews #julianbarnes #thesenseofanending #read #readersofinstagram #readingchallenge #readinglist #favoritethings #booksarelife #favoritepasstime #readingisfundamental #booklovers #thetravelbugreads
Trying to make the most of the untimely rains and slight chill with evening drinks outdoors at this cute little cafe in manesar. The approach isn’t great since traffic on NH8 is terrible but once you enter the resort which houses this cafe, it’s lush green and very calm. And a good option if you want to get out on the weekend but avoid crowded places because of covid-19. Thanks @piggyandbear.travel for the recommendation 💕. #evening #coffee #nature #eveningout #cafe #gurgaon #teatime #lovenature

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