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Chai Aesthetics: A Photo Exploration
On crowded streets, in quiet homes, stories steep in amber warmth - threads of conversation, dreams, and dust. -September 2025
Sep 141 min read


Chikan embroidery in contemporary Lucknow
It always surprises me that a city as exciting and historic as Lucknow so often slips off the radar for travellers exploring India -...
Sep 74 min read


Why India?
The two most asked questions I get are… Why India? How did you get into this job? Well, after recounting snippets here and there over...
Aug 114 min read


Exploring the Banni Grasslands: Rural Communities and the Craft Traditions of Kutch
The Banni - this vast, low-lying expanse of grassland skirting the southern edge of the Great Rann of Kutch - has quietly, and almost...
Jun 104 min read


Why Textiles? A Personal Journey Through Threads and Tradition
Throughout history, people have always moved, from one place to another, across regions and borders, or sometimes just to the next...
May 252 min read


Woven Stories - The Vadha Community of Nirona
Tucked deep in the heart of Kutch lies the village of Nirona - a name that has, over the years, become quietly synonymous with craft. As...
Feb 194 min read


Woven Stories - Kochi Fishermen
For me, curating travel is about weaving stories and connecting people across cultures. To share deeper insight into this, I am...
Dec 22, 20242 min read


5 unique experiences in Tamil Nadu
Located in the southeastern corner of India, Tamil Nadu is often celebrated for its magnificent temple towns, but the region offers so...
Oct 13, 20243 min read


Hotel Spotlight - Amrit Bhawan, Haridwar
Next up on my hotel series is the charming boutique hotel, Amrit Bhawan. Nestled on the serene banks of the Ganges, Amrit Bhawan in...
Aug 21, 20245 min read


Antique & Vintage textile Collector - Salim Wazir
In the far western corner of India, nestled in the Kutchi town of Bhuj, lies the Museum Quality Textiles, home to Salim Wazir and his...
May 31, 20245 min read


Travelling to India with children
Embarking on a journey to India with young children can be a thrilling and enriching experience for the entire family. From vibrant...
Dec 6, 20234 min read


Meet the guide - Pravin Dangera
Tucked away on the western side of India, Gujarat holds a treasure trove of experiences just waiting to be discovered. Far less visited...
Aug 10, 20235 min read


Insider's guide to shopping in Jaipur
How to shop like a local in the walled city of Jaipur - the best of gemstones, juttis, jewellery and comfy jumpsuits from the bazaars of...
Apr 25, 20235 min read


Hotel Spotlight - Mizpah, Delhi
For my 'Hotels Spotlight' blog series, I am showcasing some of my favourite small properties across India. I have always been a strong...
Feb 7, 20233 min read
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