By Pamela Nandi | Jun 27, 2025 Kerala, often referred to as “God’s Own Country,” is not just a destination of scenic backwaters and misty hill stations—it’s a mosaic of traditions, spices, and unforgettable flavors. During my recent journey through this lush southern state, I embarked on a vibrant culinary adventure that awakened my senses…
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Fine Dining, Bites, Beaches & Beyond: An Australian Food Trail
By Pamela Nandi | Jun 20, 2025 Australia is a land where breathtaking landscapes meet bold, vibrant flavours. From world-class fine dining in the cities to laid-back coastal bit, and rich local produce, this journey took me across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth, and Rottnest Island – each stop offering a taste of the…
A Self-Pampering Birthday Escape to God’s Own Country: Kerala, India
By Pamela Nandi | Jun 07, 2025 For my birthday, I gifted myself the ultimate solo pampering retreat. It was a 6-day escape to the serene landscapes of Kerala, India famously known as God’s Own Country. Here’s a glimpse of my leisurely vacation, captured through my lens. 📍 Destinations: Poovar • Kovalam • Alleppey •…
Unforgettable Escapes to the World Of Hilton: A Journey Through Exceptional Hospitality
By Pamela Nandi | May 30, 2025 As a passionate traveler, nothing excites me more than discovering properties that exemplify exceptional hospitality. I seek destinations that offer not only strategic locations but also immersive local experiences. Hilton Hotels, long revered for its dependable luxury, continues to live up to its reputation. My stays across four…
Exploring Authentic Hyderabadi Cuisine: Top Eateries Reviewed
By Pamela Nandi | Apr 01, 2025 The Hyderabadi cuisine is an amalgamation of South Asian, Mughalai, Turkic, and Arabic along with the influence of local Telangana and Marathwada cuisines. Landed at some of the famous eateries on a weekend afternoon during my business trip to the city. PISTA HOUSE Take the name of Pista…
FOODAHOLIC’S Favourites | Guide for Nabobarsha 2024
Posted by Pamela Nandi on April 14, 2024 It’s time to mark the commencement of the Bengali Calendar on Apr-14 this year – ‘Poila Baisakh’. Amidst the scorching heat, the vibrant celebration brings Bengalis together to get drenched into the festive mood. Apart from wearing new clothes, opening a new ledger book ‘halkatha’ – a…
FOODAHOLIC’S Favourites | Guide for Durga Puja 2023
By Pamela Nandi | Oct 21, 2023 Kolkata truly comes alive during Durga Pujo and in Kolkata is synonymous with food—from street food to bhog, the city offers a myriad of choices for food fanatics to indulge. The five days of celebration is laced with food, love, culture and a good dose of lively chaos. Here’s the…
Mezze9Studio By Cafe Mezzuna – A Culinary Extravaganza | In Collaboration
By Pamela Nandi | Jul 01, 2023 When it comes to shopping in the Middle East, the term ‘Souq’ or ‘Bazar’ is considered the largest market packed with narrow chaotic lanes which is sure to fascinate every visitor whether it’s spices, vegetables, carpets and many more. The flavours of the hustling bustling Arabic market come to life…
Back To Mother Nature – Leisure Staycation At Vedic Village Spa Resort | In Collaboration
By Pamela Nandi | May 27, 2023 A place blessed with a pool of gorgeous scenery and an effort has been made to recreate the Bengal Village studded by mud houses, acres of green landscapes, sparkling lakes, rich natural surroundings and many more. No better way to soak into the golden hues of the sunset, inhaling the…
FOODAHOLIC’S Favourites | Guide for Nabobarsha 2023
By Pamela Nandi | Apr 14, 2023 ‘Esho He Baisakh’ – it’s time to welcome Bengali’s New Year’s Day on Apr-15 and celebrate the spirit with an array of quintessential dishes to lift the festive mood, amidst the scorching heat. Though the celebration is synonymous with wearing new clothes, opening a new ledger book ‘halkatha’ – a…
A Sneak Peek to Iftar Feast – Zakaria Street
By Pamela Nandi | Apr 11, 2023 The holy month of Ramzan is always synonymous with food in the form of Iftar graced with a host of eclectic delectables and nutritional values. And then the much-awaited Eid al-Fitr (“Festival of Breaking the Fast”), marks the conclusion of Ramadan when it’s time to rejoice with loved ones and…
Discovering Scotland’s Crowned Jewel – The Majestic Edinburgh City
By Pamela Nandi | Sep 04, 2021 TIME OF STAY: JANUARY to APRIL There’s no better introduction to Edinburgh – Scotland’s southeastern hilly, vibrant, historical, cultural and political capital, one of the United Kingdom’s most beautiful cities, with its centre near the southern shore of the Firth of Forth. Excited to share my experience during…
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