I have stayed at many Accor properties both in India and abroad. I have been there both as a blogger and as a paying customer. Recently I was invited to Novotel Vijayawda Varun Hotel as a blogger and what a pleasure it was! It is a lovely five star hotel in the city of Vijayawada….
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A Visit to the Guntur Chilli Market
I recently visited Viayawada, Andhra Pradesh on an invitation from Novotel Vijayawada Varun Hotel. A trip to the Guntur Chili Market was on my itinerary and I am glad I went. Guntur Chilli Market is an offbeat place which can give you some real good photo opportunities. If you speak the local language, Telugu, you…
Staying at the Beautiful Hotel Ilirija in Biograd Croatia
Chhavi and I spent eight nights at the Hotel Ilirija in Biograd this June. We went to Croatia on a tennis holiday and our hotel stay was sponsored by Tennis Holidays Croatia. We were staying at half board, we would usually have breakfast and dinner at the hotel! I am a vegetarian who can eat…
A Wonderful Tennis Holiday for Chhavi and I with Tennis Holiday Croatia
Traveling with Chhavi is not new for me. But mixing tennis with a holiday was a first for us! In June, we were traveling to Biograd for a week of tennis and holidays with Tennis Holidays Croatia. They organize various different events, like tennis holidays for singles or tennis doubles strategy & tactics week. I have to say…
Applying for Croatia Visa with VFS New Delhi
Chhavi and I just submitted our applications for a tourist visa to Croatia at the VFS New Delhi and we are now keeping our fingers crossed! In the end we decided to go for a tennis holiday for the summer vacation! To start the application process I went to the VFS website and thoroughly checked…
Exploring Paris the City of Lights by Paris Metro
Metro or subway is my favorite mode of transport in any city. It is cheap, it is convenient, it is environmentally friendly and it gives you a taste of the local life! When I look for a hotel I try to find it near a metro station. In Paris we stayed at the Hotel Ibis…
Postcards from Jerusalem- Capturing the Spirit of an Ancient City
I went on a trip to Israel in 2016 with the Israel Tourism Board. I visited Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Haifa and Tel Aviv as a part of the trip. I remember it as a hectic trip with mostly one night in each city except for Tel Aviv. But then a majority of blogging trips are…
Planning a Summer Vacation with My Daughter Chhavi
Summer vacations are just around the corner. I am usually quick off the block to plan a trip with my daughter, Chhavi. Last year we visited Koh Samui together and we had amazing fun. Before that my niece, daughter and I went to Prague. My sister and I have travelled to Budapest and Paris on…
Postcards from Nepal: Stories from the Rooftop of the World
If you love mountains, you will love Nepal. After all 8 of the 14 more than 8000 meters high peaks are located in Nepal! Nepal is a paradise for trekkers. Even though I was not trekking this time, I love going back to Nepal! Sharing the trip to Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan in pictures with…
Grandeur at the Notre Dame Cathedral Paris France
Today morning I woke up to the news that the grand Notre Dame Cathedral, in Paris caught fire. My first reaction was disbelief but when I headed over to Twitter, I realized it was actually happening. My sister Alka and I visited the cathedral 25th November 2018 which was a Sunday. In this post I…