It came as a pleasant surprise - the chance to experience the coffee culture in Jaipur. When I booked my solo vacation, I had no itinerary. Planning is not my forte and I stick to "impulsive plans" because they usually work well for me. A first timer in Jaipur, I did not expect the city …
A Customer v/s Blogger at The Melting Pot
If you've lived in Qatar long enough you would have had a mix of good and bad experiences dining in the same restaurant. You're not alone. I go through the same despite being a food blogger and experiencing delectable food at social media events. When I decide to relive such experiences with my friends or …
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Must visit cafes in Mumbai
Since the introduction of Starbucks, the coffee/ cafe culture in Mumbai has evolved. Last two - three years, the concept of speciality coffee is gaining momentum. Therefore, when I visited Mumbai recently, I decided to explore the diverse cafe options. I am pleasantly surprised the cafe culture here is quickly progressing towards the international standards. In …
Review of High Tea at Victoria Lounge, Movenpick Al Aziziyah Doha
Movenpick Al Aziziyah is one of my favourite hotels in Doha because of its gorgeous chateauesque architecture. The structure of the hotel exudes a sense of elegance which is quite rejuvenating from the high rise ones. A panoramic view of the hotel including its lush green lawns is simply beautiful. A bit of the French …
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A Customer v/s A Blogger at Santa Monica Breakfast Club, Grand Hyatt Doha
Santa Monica Breakfast Club at Grand Hyatt is one of the several new restaurants in Doha I was looking forward to. The restaurant is painted by a renowned street artist named Achilles. The interiors of SMBCo are absolutely beautiful. the ambience offered is perfect to unwind with a pint of cold beer at the end …
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Should I or Shouldn’t I celebrate Women’s Day?
8th of March 2017 - I wake up at 6am like I would on a working Wednesday. I complete my chores and pick up my phone to find a series of women's day messages. I open a group chat filled with texts from my girlfriends. In it, some proclaim today is a reason to celebrate …
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Letter to Luckily Lenny
Dear Lenny, Welcome back to the sand box 🙂 As much as we call it that there's no denying we are drawn to its charm. No matter how many days we vacation- to familiarity or to something new; our everyday life is where we want to be. Like you, Qatar has quickly turned into a …
Power of Kind Sight – Final Edition
On the morning of 16th January i booked my tickets to go home on a last minute impulse. When in Bombay, i decided to do what i've always wanted to do but never had the nerve to. When i was a teenager, i was fascinated with tattoos. I had researched about the art and admired …
The Power of Kind Sight
There was a time in my life when the words like inner peace, inner magnificence were "eye roll" worthy. However, if and when you do realise the significance of these terms, they would become a way of life. In 2016, like most of you I had several ups and downs in my life. However, there …
When I stumbled into tree worshippers!
The level of humidity is high during the summers in Bombay. Being away from the city for more than a year, I wasn't quite accustomed to sweating profusely. After two days of "whining about the summer" in Bombay, i was glad to board the flight to the city of Aurangabad. I wasn't looking forward to the …