Palm Court lounge on Riverside Ravel Ian Schemper When the recently launched Hamburg-based Riverside Luxury Cruises acquired several ships from the former Crystal River Cruises fleet they knew they had some swanky shoes to fill. Riverside acquired five ships from Crystal—ships designed to dazzle with all-suite cabins, walk-in rainfall showers in every bathroom, luxurious seated […]
Review of Executive Lounges at New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS)
During my recent trip to Uttarakhand, I was faced with a problem I had never encountered before. We were passing through Delhi, but we had hardly any time in the city. On earlier visits when I have had to change trains/flights at Delhi, I have always arrived in the morning and left again at night, […]
A Sailor’s Guide to the Best Beaches in Antigua and Barbuda
We may earn income from links in this post. Please read this Disclosure for details. As a sailor who’s spent years exploring the coasts of Antigua and Barbuda, I’ve come across some truly amazing beaches. Whether you’re into snorkelling, swimming, or just soaking up the relaxed Caribbean vibe, I’m excited to share my favourite spots—including […]
Income Tax (ITR) for Freelancers in India
Any revenue a person makes using their intellectual or manual abilities comes under freelancing as per income tax rules. The income from freelancing can be put under the “profits and gains from business and profession” category. What is freelancing income? Freelance income includes earnings that you generate from completing freelancing tasks. Freelancing is a […]
Homemade Raisin and Cardamom Bread
Family traditions are the threads that weave the fabric of our shared experiences, binding generations together with cherished memories. These are the rituals we do on a regular basis – whether it’s the annual holiday gatherings filled with laughter and love, or the simple Sunday dinners where stories are exchanged over homemade meals, these traditions […]
5 Amazing Impressionist Museums in Paris
This post may contain affiliate links. I followed my late parents’ art-laden footsteps through the best Impressionist museums in Paris. Here’s my guide to the top places to see. Visit the Musée de l’Orangerie if you love Monet – Photo credit: Carol Perehudoff Best Impressionist Museums in Paris When Impressionism bloomed into a full scale […]
I Made a Dragonfly Pond!
In late August of 2021, I put in a different kind of garden—a water garden. I dug a hole in my backyard. It was six feet long, four-and-a-half feet wide, and two feet deep at the deepest point. I put in a pond liner, and I filled it with water. I trimmed off the excess […]
An outdoor fry-up – The Unconventional Gardener
Every spring, I vow that this year will the one where we do more outdoor cooking. And every year, after one or two bbqs in spring, we give up. It’s just too hot in our garden in the summer, or too windy, or too wet. But I do want to learn more about outdoor cooking, […]
Tamota Per Eeda – Parsi Style Eggs On Tomatoes – TheTinyTaster
The Parsi community has a small but unique cuisine which is the perfect blend of yours and ours. It’s got influences from its roots in Persia and adopted a lot from its home in India. I’m not entirely sure if the ancient Persians were eggatarians and I’m fairly certain the Gujarati kings weren’t interested so […]
50+ Green Gifts for Mindful Travelers –
This holiday season will likely look a lot different for most of us due to the on-going pandemic. Many of us may not be able to carry out the same festivities or see some of our loved ones this year. However, thoughtful gift-giving can be a way to connect still with those we can’t see […]