Eating & Shopping

Odisha is known for its temples, beaches, Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra and Sand Art Festival. But did you know it is also home to 51 handicrafts made by tribals and local artisans? So, Odisha is a shoppers’ paradise if you are a connoisseur of art and craft and like to shop for handmade products. In […]

If you are a foodie with an ardent interest for street foods, then Indore will not disappoint you. The sights, smells and textures of the piping hot jalebis, turmeric yellow pohe and crisp namkeens are a big draw. Chappan Dukan, or 56 shops and Sarafa Bazar, are havens for Indore Street food lovers. If you’re

Jaipur, the pink city, is a shopper’s paradise. You will be spoilt for choice and run out of cash but not of things to shop in Jaipur. The endless varieties of colourful tie and dye and block print textiles, stunning blue pottery, exquisite jewellery and handicrafts will leave you stunned. Even diehard shopaholics can get

Pushkar, known for its temples, lake and camel fair, has another feather in its cap. If you like Bohemian and Hippie style fashion, Pushkar is the place to be. The rest of the cities in Rajasthan, like Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur, are known for traditional Indian-style products, be it tie and dye fabrics, block

One of the reasons Bali is a popular tourist destination and ranks high on every tourist’s list is the number of artisanal and bohemian items one can buy at highly competitive rates. Whether it’s the temples, markets or tourist spots, you will see scores of shops run mainly by enterprising women selling handmade products. The

Shopping at Law Garden Ahmedabad night market is retail therapy at its best. There is something about street shopping that shopaholics can’t resist, whether it is budget-friendly merchandise or fast-moving fashion and current designs. Both these make for a sure-shot dopamine rush when you see your bags full of goodies in vibrant colours and designs

If you are a coffee lover and fancy local handicrafts, you will like shopping in Costa Rica. The souvenir shops are chock-a-block with jewellery, artefacts, clothing and other paraphernalia. I like picking artisanal items since it’s my way of supporting local artists. Here is a list of things to shop for in Costa Rica:   

The street foods, sweets and delectable cuisine of Agra are on every foodie’s to-eat list. All that walking around the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort will more than compensate for the calories you will consume while savouring these delicacies. A sensory extravaganza is waiting for you, so you need to have a strong belly to

After you have admired the Taj Mahal and explored the Agra Fort, it’s time to go shopping in Agra for some mementoes, souvenirs and food items. Sadar Bazar is a favourite where you can feast at the Chaat Gali and shop for your favourites. Raja Kin Mandi, Kinari Bazar and Munro Road are other markets

Dilli Haat is a treasure trove of some of the best textiles, craftwork and artefacts from all over India. So rather than shop-hopping across the several states of India for them, the Dilli Haat is a one-stop shop. No two experiences at the Dilli Haat are alike as the stalls there are not permanent and