Category Archives: Staycation

Laila’s Farm

The windchimes tinkle incessantly, powered by the equally untiring breeze which blows from across the lake. This is a melody which is going to bestow on me a constant and pleasurable sensation for the next 2 days. The vast front … Continue reading

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Strelitzia Villas – Luxury Homestay

To describe it a piece of Paradise would sound clichéd but I cannot think of a more fitting line for the aptly named luxury homestay, Strelitzia Villas at Paradise Plantation. These are a set of luxury villas tucked away in … Continue reading

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C-SOF/JVK – Organic farm by ICCOA – Part 2

  Bambi has grown into a shy and gentle adolescent. She was 6 days old and definitely bolder, when I first met her a little over 2 years ago but today though she is older, she has a demure aura … Continue reading

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Chiguru Farm – Experiences

In my life as a travel blogger, I have visited several resorts of varying sizes and a range of potential for tourism experiences but the relatively small and rustically simple 15 acre Chiguru farm blew me away with the sheer … Continue reading

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Chiguru Farm – Cuisine

Food is always the most exciting part of my travel blogs and when the cuisine is traditional and regional and rustic, then my joy (and jaw) goes into overdrive 😀 The primary focus in Chiguru farm, is on authentic local … Continue reading

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Chiguru Farm – An Overview

I was supposed to visit Chiguru Farm in March and March is when I did visit … but the first March was 2020 and the next was 2021, a whole year later. It was eerie, as if time had had … Continue reading

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C-SOF – Organic farm by ICCOA – Part 1

A little calf sticks out her tiny tongue at me in welcome, as I enter the gates of the C-SOF farm. She is only 6 days old and has not had sufficient time to learn either her manners or the … Continue reading

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Aalaya by Happy Retreats

Aalaya means home and this huge villa on the outskirts of Bangalore, is certainly a very grand version of one. Its very grandeur makes it a home with a difference, one that plays host to weddings and other personalized events … Continue reading

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Golden Palms – Part 2 – Cuisine

A 2 part series on the Golden Palms Hotel and Spa, covering The Overview and Amenities and The Cuisine. Part 2 – Food and Drink At Golden Palms they take their food and drink very seriously. With 4 restaurants serving … Continue reading

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Golden Palms – Part 1 – Overview and Activities

A 2 part series on the Golden Palms Hotel and Spa, covering The Overview and Amenities and The Cuisine. Part 1 – Overview and Activities The Golden Palms Hotel and Spa is a premier luxury 5 star hotel and resort … Continue reading

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