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This unassuming little cafe in Madrid is a true local secret. Tucked on the upper floor of Mercado Barcelo, it’s a great spot for enjoying coffee just like Madrileños do:…
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Kolkata based Arindam Mukherjee is an award-winning freelance photojournalist who has worked with advertising agencies, fashion designers, graphic designers and NGOs. Passionate about street photography, Arindam has also authored a…
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In the heavy tourist areas of Bali, such as Kuta Beach, the colour of the shopping bag given to you reveals if you got a good deal or got ripped off….
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Do you really want to join the Holiday rush—Christmas, Fourth of July and such? You’ll pay more but likely get indifferent service, thanks to the surging crowds. Book either…
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A couple of monsoons ago, we had the good fortune of meeting Chef Siriporn Krasae-at, known to everyone as “Joy.” She had just joined New Delhi’s Shangri La Hotel, and her…
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Dressing in Iran Iran observes the Islamic dress code, which calls for women to cover their hair, neck and arms with a chador. But as a visitor, you simply need…
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The word mixologist is often associated with high class lounges and bars and a bartender in more of a dive bar setting. However, that is not necessarily the case. Both…
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Kuchen is a traditional German pastry that roughly translates to “cake.” The only difference between this and cakes as we traditionally know them, is that a kuchen is less sweet…
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If you want to keep your batteries fresher and full of juice for longer, bung them in the hostel fridge with your food. This might sound like a bizarre…
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The macrons. The macaron recipe at Ladurée hasn’t changed since Pierre Desfontaines invented it in the middle of the 20th century. Today, the brand and the bite-size bursts of colour…
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