by Ruchika Shankar | Jun 5, 2017 | FOOD & DRINK
WHAT IT IS Western sandwich with Asian appeal. Banh mi is the Vietnamese word for bread. Banh mi only means bread. but over time, the sandwich itself has come to be known as banh mi. In it’s simplest definition, it’s a pork roll: a bit of meat and condiments inside a...
by Ruchika Shankar | May 15, 2017 | TRAVEL
Begin your day in Taipei with a hike up the Xiangshan or Elephant Mountain trail, for stunning sunrise views of the city and the Taipei 101. Be warned though, the trail is full of stairs. If you’re fit, the entire 1450 metres hike should take less than an hour. If...
by Ruchika Shankar | May 2, 2017 | TRAVEL
Bangalore is synonymous with its tagline as the Silicon Valley of India but is also a melting pot of traditional and cosmopolitan culture. This can be seen in the love that the locals have for their history, language and cuisine as well as the ease with which they...
by Ruchika Shankar | Dec 22, 2016 | TRAVEL
Can you think of any better travel inspiration right now than Newt Scamander? Magical suitcase in hand, travelling the world, studying and collecting all sorts of magical creatures. and hoping they don’t escape and cause problems in airport security lines! Even...
by Ruchika Shankar | Dec 7, 2016 | TRAVEL
Not sure where to go for your next vacation? I’m considering this beautiful country along the Mediterranean coast? Israel is a great melting post of culture, religion, history and architecture, all topped off by an incredibly vibrant city life in Tel Aviv and...
