The effortlessly quaint little home of Neema and Capt. Francis Veliyath, The Bungalow, rises above the lush foliage around Fort Vypeen in Kochi. Their 90-year-old home was erected by Neema’s great-grandfather Joseph Puthepurackal, who was the first native manager at a British-run firm. Speaking about her heritage home, Neema says: “Francis was in the merchant navy and the family … Continue reading
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Heritage Homestays — An Introduction
There’s something endearing about heritage homestays that have been nurtured by its original owners who have breathed between its walls for decades. In sharing their joys and memories, endeavours and misgivings, pride and humility, it becomes a journey that is as much inward as it is outward. There’s always the lure of giving away the … Continue reading
Babymoon Destination Themes
Once you make up your mind regarding the all-important vacation, the babymoon, here are some destinations, together with my recommendation of hotels, that you can opt for. Continue reading
Finding Nirvana
It’s the time of the year when a visit to the spa does the world of a good to you. According to Ayurveda, monsoon is the time to sink in barefeet luxury and holistic pampering. Here are five best wellness havens that warrant a soulful sojourn. Continue reading