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Chaitali

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    Orange County, Kabini – Understated Luxury

    With fantastic trip advisor reviews, my expectations from Orange County, Kabini (OCK) were sky-high! The photos of the resort from their webpage gave me a glimpse, but left me a bit…

  • Skywatch Friday – Kota Kinabalu

    After a hurried breakfast I hoped across from my hotel to the waterfront to see what the South China Sea looked like. Gorgeous blue skies with puffy clouds greeted me. The…

  • Velas – A Big Step Towards Survival

    As the sun gradually rose in the sky that morning, so did the number of people on the beach. Some sat around in little groups, some were busy with their cameras,…

  • Filipino Market, Kota Kinabalu

    Walking through markets in a new city or town are the best way to experience local life and customs. It also gives you a chance to interact with the locals. The…

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    The WEIL Hotel, Ipoh

    It was late at night when we reached The WEIL hotel in Ipoh. Small trees laden with oranges dominated the entrance and reception area. We were in Malaysia during the peak…

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    Lemon Tree Amarante Beach Resort, Goa

    Haven’t done too many hotel reviews on this blog, but Lemon Tree inspired me to write one because of a very special reason. As we were tucking into our breakfast the…

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    Jimmy Boy

    Tucked into one of the leafy lanes stretching out of Horniman Circle is Jimmy Boy – one of Mumbai’s few remaining Parsi restaurants. A big red sign over a stripped awning…