A Thailand trip is incomplete without a visit to Bangkok. Hence, post our incredible time in Phuket and Krabi, our journey through Thailand led us to the bustling city of Bangkok. Our abode in the vibrant city had to be extra special and hence we chose Montien Surawong Hotel. Nestled in the heart of Silom, Bangkok’s most vibrant and exciting district, it is close to all the major tourist attractions, including the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and the Jim Thompson House. After all, sightseeing and shopping in Bangkok has its own charm.
With the festive season approaching, there’s no better time than now to invest in celebration-appropriate menswear. When scouting for the perfect outfit, it is important to look for something that not only complements the occasion but also resonates with your personal style. Finding an ensemble that seamlessly harmonises the festive spirit with contemporary allure is key to making a lasting impression during this joyous season.
Krabi is no less than a wonderland and we wanted a suitable abode for us. Hence, me and my family chose Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort & Spa Krabi for our stay. The drive from Phuket to Krabi was smooth, all thanks to Lark Holidays from whom we booked our travel (Not only intercity but in city too). Lark Holidays is the most reliable travel operator at Thailand. The drivers arrive on time, cabs are clean and the drivers are well informed.
Our first International trip post Covid had to be special. Afterall we waited for 3 long years to go overseas. We chose to go to Thailand, a destination which I did explore a few years back and absolutely loved it. So why not relive the nostalgia!
Considering how special our trip was, our abode had to be even more special. That’s why we chose Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa, it’s not a hotel or a resort, it’s the quintessential idyllic island retreat. This 5-star Marriott Bonvoy beachfront lifestyle resort comes with unique design, inspired by nature which offer guests a chance to explore Phuket from a new perspective through spontaneous discovery.
It was hard to resist travelling over the last 8 months. Finally, we thought of taking the plunge, packed our bags, picked the car keys and headed to Agra for a royal stay at ITC Mughal.
This time our trip was extra special as it was our first trip post lockdown after a gap of 8-9 months. The old and heritage city Agra known as the ‘city of Love’ not only has the marvelous Taj Mahal but also has the splendid ITC Mughal. ITC’s luxury collection hotel is situated in close proximity to Taj Mahal and is a tribute to the Mughal builders of the past as this hotel is historic and is inspired by the heritage Mughal monuments like Fatehpur Sikri and Agra Fort.
I love the vivid culture India has where one gets to learn about different religions as well as their festivities. I have enjoyed the splendour of Christmas as much as I enjoy Diwali so when I got an invitation for a Ramadan Food Walk from Novotel Hyderabad Airport we could not say ‘NO’. After a 2 hour flight we landed in Hyderabad, the City of Nizams from where in a few minutes we entered the plush and beautiful hotel. A look around and I was captivated with the serene surroundings filled with greenery and nature.
Now its time to get the hang of Lebanese & Arabic Food at none other than Habibi at Rajouri Garden where you can find a blend & fusion of Lebanese, Moroccan & Indian cuisine. Situated between the hustle bustle of the Rajouri Garden market you see this amazing restaurant in yellow lights and when you enter you can see a big TV playing FTV (Habibi is a trademark of FTV).
Open it
Push the marble
Feel that fizz
And Voila
You’re ready to Bunta!
Sounds familiar? A drink which makes you nostalgic about your childhood memories, the carefree days spent playing chupan chupai or Ludo with your friends!
Now, I am gonna tell you about a bar which makes you nostalgic about your carefree and happy school days when we used to going to the nearest general store and could fondly ask for kanche vaali bottle…yes, those were the days!! I felt that reminiscence when I entered Bunta Bar, located at downtown Dilli, Janpath, Bunta Bar effortlessly transforms itself from day to night. As I entered I saw Bunta bottles all over the place from the entry to the celing…yes everywhere! In total, there were 4500 bunta bottles which were made-to-order for this place! A big branding of Bunta Bar with a painted peacock around it caught our attention as we made our way! Differential seating, colourful couches, backrest and high seating chairs! A DJ console out a truck…wow…that was ultimate!
This time we went out to the newest outlet of Junkyard Cafe, located in the popular Rajouri Garden market. In line with their theme of using junk items stylistically, Umang Tewari and team have used unconventional items to set up the decor. Some of the items that we saw were: drums being used for the bar counter and as pillars, old wines bottles being used as lighting, and old milk containers, shock absorbers, and other spare parts being used as decorating items. Other interesting items we noticed were: part of an old ambassadors’ body hung up next to the bar counter; and a Mona Lisa portrait made entirely out of junk.
A café based on Bombay Irani theme where you can taste the Irani & Parsi delicacies along with Bombay Street Food, SodaBottleOpenerWala finally makes it way to DLF Mall Of India in Noida.
This was my first rendezvous with SodaBottleOpenerWala (SBOW) and I was impressed. It is a unique concept by AD Singh and the Olive group under the able guidance of Mohit Balanchandran (Brand head & cuisine director of SBOW) and is a tribute to the dying legacy of a Bombay Irani café brought alive in fun, quirky and contemporary avatar. The head chef is Chef Kulbeer from Mumbai aided by Chef Manager Anahita Dhondy who has a passion for bakery and confectionary.
‘Toyexpress.in‘, the brainchild of Mrs. Urvashi Sarda and Mr. Madhusudan Sarda, is a blessing in disguise for every kid. Mrs Urvashi Sarda, being a mother of a daughter and a son, could understand the need of a concept of Toy Library. She believes that ‘Books and Toys’ be child’s best friends, unfortunately which in present scenario is taken over by mobile phones and televisions. Toyexpress.in is actually a well fabricated thought to gift every child the moments where they discover, explore, smile, play and learn.
A restaurant made with flair, Sublym- Kitchen & Bar situated in Sector-29 Gurgaon is a Boutique Dining restaurant that offers its patrons exquisite food, exceptional service, sterling decor and pleasant atmosphere. Sublym with its contemporary and aesthetic interiors is spread over two levels. A well-defined fine dine section, with an ambiance created with lights is an ideal place for elegant lunch and stylish dinner and an unparalleled terrace for those seeking a casual atmosphere.
A silver mirrored bottle with a white dropper nozzle to pump the serum, the Biotique Advanced BXL Cellular Youth Serum (anti-aging) for all skin types.
Now who doesn’t want to have superbly rich creamy Swiss ice-creams in these summers by Movenpick which has finally opened its flagship boutique store in DLF Mall Of India, Noida being the 6th outlet in India and the 2nd in Delhi-NCR. The menu is not only limited to ice-creams but some extremely delicious pancakes, sundaes, macarons, coffees, soda floats and even some 99% fat free sparkling sorbets as well. Also one can experience gourmet teas & coffees in this fun boutique store. These ice-creams are produced only in Switzerland and the brand is brought to India by entrepreneur Tarun Sikka, Director, Nectar Hospitality who runs it with the same zeal and enthusiasm that goes into the making of each robust flavor in Switzerland.
Are you tired of leaking walls or cracks that leave your beautiful walls ugly or the damping of walls which causes illness & mental strains? Do they interfere with the vaastu of your house, causing unhealthy water seepages & a sense of discomfort? Not forgetting to mention the blotchy damp patches meddling with your well being & making the foundation of your lovely home weak?
Waterproofing is not new to India, since hundreds of years Indians have been incorporating construction designs that ensure minimum water ingress. But due to factors like low awareness, unskilled labour, traditional methods & changing trends, it is now a major concern. So here are some tips & ways by Dr. Fixit to solve your confusion & have a positive, healthy home full of wealth & prosperity.
TGIF!!! Thank God It’s Friday. My office team usually skips home lunch and orders from outside on fridays, so we started to look out for food delivery joints that we had not tried before. We came across this one on Zomato- named FOOZY that delivers in Gurgaon alone for now and had great reviews so we decided to order from this place last Friday. We are a team of five and all of us absolutely love our food.
Browsing through the website, we got to know that FOOZY is a travel food brand that makes people travel the world with their taste buds. They also have a weekly rotating menu, which inculcates regional and international delicacies.