A Thailand trip is incomplete without a visit to Bangkok. Hence, post our incredible time in Phuket and Krabi, our journey through Thailand led us to the bustling city of Bangkok. Our abode in the vibrant city had to be extra special and hence we chose Montien Surawong Hotel. Nestled in the heart of Silom, Bangkok’s most vibrant and exciting district, it is close to all the major tourist attractions, including the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and the Jim Thompson House. After all, sightseeing and shopping in Bangkok has its own charm.
With the festive season approaching, there’s no better time than now to invest in celebration-appropriate menswear. When scouting for the perfect outfit, it is important to look for something that not only complements the occasion but also resonates with your personal style. Finding an ensemble that seamlessly harmonises the festive spirit with contemporary allure is key to making a lasting impression during this joyous season.
Krabi is no less than a wonderland and we wanted a suitable abode for us. Hence, me and my family chose Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort & Spa Krabi for our stay. The drive from Phuket to Krabi was smooth, all thanks to Lark Holidays from whom we booked our travel (Not only intercity but in city too). Lark Holidays is the most reliable travel operator at Thailand. The drivers arrive on time, cabs are clean and the drivers are well informed.
Our first International trip post Covid had to be special. Afterall we waited for 3 long years to go overseas. We chose to go to Thailand, a destination which I did explore a few years back and absolutely loved it. So why not relive the nostalgia!
Considering how special our trip was, our abode had to be even more special. That’s why we chose Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa, it’s not a hotel or a resort, it’s the quintessential idyllic island retreat. This 5-star Marriott Bonvoy beachfront lifestyle resort comes with unique design, inspired by nature which offer guests a chance to explore Phuket from a new perspective through spontaneous discovery.
It was hard to resist travelling over the last 8 months. Finally, we thought of taking the plunge, packed our bags, picked the car keys and headed to Agra for a royal stay at ITC Mughal.
This time our trip was extra special as it was our first trip post lockdown after a gap of 8-9 months. The old and heritage city Agra known as the ‘city of Love’ not only has the marvelous Taj Mahal but also has the splendid ITC Mughal. ITC’s luxury collection hotel is situated in close proximity to Taj Mahal and is a tribute to the Mughal builders of the past as this hotel is historic and is inspired by the heritage Mughal monuments like Fatehpur Sikri and Agra Fort.
I love the vivid culture India has where one gets to learn about different religions as well as their festivities. I have enjoyed the splendour of Christmas as much as I enjoy Diwali so when I got an invitation for a Ramadan Food Walk from Novotel Hyderabad Airport we could not say ‘NO’. After a 2 hour flight we landed in Hyderabad, the City of Nizams from where in a few minutes we entered the plush and beautiful hotel. A look around and I was captivated with the serene surroundings filled with greenery and nature.
You know ChicLifeByte’s love for Japanese food by the review at En. When we got to know about Sushi Junction we were quite excited. Who doesn’t love Authentic Premium Sushi delivered at their Door Step, but we were disappointed to know they cater only to Gurgaon…For us South Delhiites, going to Gurgaon is always a dreadful ride but we were really happy to know that Sushi Junction can make special arrangements for delivery to South Delhi.
We all want to know what future holds for us! Yes, that’s one reason we met Astrologer Ridhi Bahl. Dressed in a yellow and beige suit she was all set to tell us about about our future, seeing our kundali on her laptop. Though I honestly don’t believe in these things but at times these things do come out true! I personally believe ‘precaution is better than cure!’. While she was checking out our kundali, we looked around the room of her house at South Extension 1 and saw interesting reads neatly piled in a cupboard of the clutter free room.
For us foodies, eating yummy and tasty food is one of the biggest pleasures but after a point it also give us guilt but when we got to know about guilt free indulgence, we couldn’t resist ourselves. Getafix is one brand which is known for healthy eating and we made our trip to Greater Kailash-1 where the swanky café is situated. The soothing colours across different walls add a vibrant touch – blue, yellow, white…there was even a wall with colourful post aids.
The most awaited show of Day 1 at the Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2016 was Gaurav Gupta. With the half moon light, pre-preparations, dolling up of models, the surprise venue, the floor length dresses or the shoulder cresses from the maker & creator Gaurav Gupta, I could his starry eyes excited & geared up during the rehearsals.
What do you mean by women empowerment? It does not mean creating a space for yourself in everybody’s heart that a women is capable of for that matter respected for. Women have far more tolerance power than men. They never say no and perform their daily duties without cribbing & getting tired and all their sacrifices just get unnoticed and in vain that’s the pain every women goes through daily. She faces more challenging life, situations, adjustments, compromises & health issues. Still she lives more, breathes more, makes her family smile and grow with each passing day. A woman lives 6 years more longer than a man. They die more of chronic diseases, heart diseases, cancer, depression, anxiety, stress, arthritis, loneliness, osteoporosis, reproductive health issues or ovarian cancers. There is a need to spread awareness & for right to every women to live for herself and get total health check-ups done so that symptoms of ill-health and various dangerous complications going on internally & externally which drain the mind, body & soul are gauged as early as possible. She also has equal rights to fight & live for her own empowerment & not curb her desires and freedom at any cost.
Jojo & Yatan Ahluwalia, the masters of look of the season & style of the century, creators of the history, the very chic celebrity style partners were here at MAGNIFIQUE, India’s exclusive unisex luxury boutique salon & grooming studio to style some divas like Nayanika Chatterjee, Sonalika Sahai & Sapna Kumar who were dressed in spring-summer attires by Rina Dhaka, Tarun Tahiliani & Malini Ramani respectively.
Neesh perfumes, or Nazakat, one whiff and you transcend into ecstasy. Believe it or not, it’s a cold sensation to drive you madly in love with it and when you drench your pulse point or arms in it, you are all drenched so much in as the oriental fragrances are wonderful, lovely & mild. The perfumes are delivered in pikpacks of 340 bucks each with a staying power of about 12 hours (Tried & tested). They are also travel friendly & can easily fit in the pocket and have fragrances for men as well as women. The fragrances are anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, moisturizing, naturally fragrant & relaxant and about 52 ingredients are added to put together Neesh. I’ll be reviewing the Top 3 fragrances which I liked the most.
KOA – Kitchens of Asia offers much more as compared to what their name suggests. In fact they offer you with a range of gourmet dishes that encompasses the whole of Asia but served with a unique fashion that will surely mesmerize you. Adorned with a superb ambience and excellent service, it will surely be a gastronomic delight for you.
With Swedish Mafia House, Ellie Goulding, Calvin Harris playing in the backdrop one can easily guess the royalty of this place. The ambience bears the same touch of elegance as the food. The whole place is very well decorated and the sitting arrangements are also very comfortable and spacious. Outside seating is also available.
Our generation is becoming so busy trying to prove that women can do what men can do that women are losing their uniqueness… Women weren’t created to do everything a man can do. Women were created to do everything a man can’t do.”
It was the occasion of celebrating women-hood and the women who walked in proved just that.
An evening sans celebrities where the ordinary women inspired hundreds of other women as they shared their stories filled with courage determination and above all never say die spirit.
It was a real sunny day when I decided to wear my spun kurta in blue & pink with white ribbons to walk through the narrow lanes of Old Delhi. We boarded the metro from INA and after 7-8 stops, reached Chawri Bazar and took a rickshaw ride full of the hustle bustle and the food making activities on the way which were happening- kulfi, tikki, fruit chaat, garam dudh in kulhad & fruit chaat. It was amazing to see the food flavours of Old Delhi. I just kept gazing till we reached the Police Chowk and went to Gali Gulliyan there to reach our destination HAVELI DHARAMPURA amidst the small shops stocking necessities & the lane full of people. We were greeted by Vidyun Goel, daughter of Vijay Goel, the restorer of Haveli Dharampura who ensured that our experience was wonderful.