The summer vacation is over, Chhavi has just gone back to school. This was the most fun summer vacation we ever had. We both played tennis, we did the quick trip to Thailand and of course we ended up studying as well. My child will never know the joy of playing non stop for two…
Author: Mridula Dwivedi
Ban Don Kai Dee: The Benjarong Village of Thailand
Drawing and painting don’t come naturally to me. In school, my teachers would not fail me in drawing because I was good at other subjects! Even today I can hardly draw a straight line with a scale. However, on my trips, I often end up in experiential crafts set up. Truth be told, such events…
Sun, Sea and Ancient Wonders in Unforgettable Cyprus
Visiting Cyprus was an adventure for me. I actually took a flight from Bangkok, reached Delhi, got out of immigration, went to departures and took another flight to Larnaca via Bahrain! It was a first, when Delhi became a transit point for me. As I took a long route to reach Cyprus, I did arrive…
Royal Muang Samui Villas: A Luxurious Thai Escape in Koh Samui
Chhavi and I took a short break in Koh Samui, Thailand as soon as her summer vacations started. We stayed at the Royal Muang Samui Villas. We are really thankful to TAT New Delhi and the property for hosting us with such care. This was my 11th visit to Thailand and the first for Chhavi. We…
World Hamburger Tour at Hard Rock Cafe
I saw it in many countries, I went past it but I never entered a Hard Rock Cafe untill this Wednesday. Hard Rock Cafe is celebrating the World Hamburger Day and I joined in (on invitation) by taking their World Burger Tour at their Cyber Hub outlet in Gurgaon. This was a day of firsts,…
Easy Visa on Arrival at Koh Samui Airport on Indian Passport
Thailand is my most visited country, I have been there 11 times as I write this. On all my previous trips, my point of entry was Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok. And if you enter from Bangkok, that is where you get your visa on arrival for Thailand. However, on the most recent trip my daughter, Chhavi and…
Soap for Hope- A Community Based CSR Project by Diversey
Have you ever wondered what happened to the used soap bars at hotels? In a 300 room hotel, even with 50 percent occupancy a lot of soap bars would get discarded daily. I often pondered over it. But never found an answer till I came across Soap for Hope project for the first time at…
What to See in 2 days in New Delhi
The capital of India is a bustling metropolis full of must-see landmarks and cultural attractions. New Delhi actually forms a small part of Delhi itself, setting the modern district apart from the traditional areas. This city was designed by a British architect and today, you can see the heavy influence of European style throughout the…
Talking Travel with RJ Annie on Radio One 94.3 FM
For me most of the opportunities come via email, be it a FAM trip, an opportunity to contribute to a magazine, or a radio interview! Recently I got a chance of talking about travel with RJ Annie on Radio One 94.3 FM. It was featured on #MumbaiOnDemand #traveljunkie, we did the conversation via phone. The show was…
Cyprus First Impressions: Mediterranean Charm, Ancient History and Warm Hospitality
I love to go to a place where I have never been before. So when I got the opportunity to visit Cyprus in March 2018, I was thrilled! It was a 4 night 5 days trip organized by the Cyprus Convention Bureau, where I was invited as a blogger. Here are my first impressions of Cyprus….