The CGH group runs luxury boutique properties across Kerala and are known for their commitment to the local community as well as looking at their own environmental impact when they build. So while I usually talk of the Ayurveda, spa and wellness aspects of places I stay at, this time I was interested in their…
Napa Valley : Nicholson Ranch tastings
One of the highlights of my recent San Fransisco trip was wine tasting at the much awarded Nicholson Ranch Napa owned by an old college friend Deepak Gulrajani. Deepak is the classic desi story of IIT and Silicon Valley but then there is always a twist in the tail -he became a vintner. Of course…
Founder’s Club: Megha Asher, Juicy Chemistry
Meet Megha Asher who founded indie beauty brand Juicy Chemistry along with spouse and co-partner Pritesh. JC was was born when Megha herself battling hair and skin issues related to PCOD found that the ‘safe’ organic brand she picked up was actually loaded with synthetic c petrochemicals I often have one of Juicy Chemistry products…
Valmont: The luxury Swiss skincare brand is in India
Valmont is a highly storied, luxury skincare care brand coming from a Swiss clinic legacy that goes back to the 1900’s. Yes, Coco Chanel went there, so did Ingrid Bergman. The brand’s luxury skincare retail line based on the clinic’s protocols and experience, was born in the 1980’s and Valmont has over a 100 products…
The Nilgiris…
Just a few random pictures from a trip to Ooty/ Udhagamandalam in South India last year. Within the Nilgiris ( Blue mountains) lies one of India’s largest protected biospheres which spans three states and it includes the indigenous tribes (Todas, Badagas and Karumbas are the well known ones) who live here. I am sure Ooty…
Jardins La Granja, Segovia – Spain memories
Continuing from my last post on Segovia … Ten kms away from Segovia is the Palaciao Real de la Granja de San Il Defenso. The Royal Palace in short and La Granja for the locals. Six kilometres of beautiful gardens along the lines of Versailles in France, surrounded by mountains and a palace with equally…
Segovia memories
A relaxed day trip from Madrid, Segovia is a UNESCO World Heritage site just an hour’s drive from the capital. Most of the old city is an easy walk through letting you discover it at your own pace. I visited Spain a few years ago to write a piece on Madrid for Man’s World (on…
FOUNDER’S CLUB Anushka Nandani Co -founder THE TRIBE
What is Cardio Pilates and why do you recommend it for women ? Pilates is a low impact form of exercise concentrated on strengthening and stabilising the body with its primary point of focus being building core strength and posture alignment. Combining Pilates with a high power cardio routine works wonders for those looking for…
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