Shikha Shah

If you’ve done Kolkata—its history, culture, and food—it’s time to move at a different pace

An artist’s study of Kutch, where geography quietly dictates the forms of living, making, and belonging in a land attuned to the whispers of nature. Words & Sketches by Shikha Shah

If India's Goa has already charmed you, Coco Shambhala invites you further along the Konkan Coast - to a corner of Sindhudurg where luxury feels intimate and nature remains untouched

As travellers turn away from checklist tourism and toward experiences that feel personal, restorative and real, foraging has emerged as a powerful way to connect with place

At first glance, Koh Samui is all turquoise waters and fragrant Thai cuisine. But for those willing to look beyond the surface, the island reveals a deeper cadence—one shaped by the heritage and enduring spirit of Thai martial art

Thailand’s Chiang Mai is more than a mountain town; it’s a place where luxurious riverside retreats, rich Lanna heritage, mystical temples, and lush natural landscapes invite a thoughtful pause

My love for sketching took me to the Prague Pleinair festival, where I experienced the city more intimately as an observer, not a tourist

Far removed from mass tourism, the interiors of West Bengal offer depth, beauty, and authenticity that many overlook. You may not find polished perfection here, but you will find a soul

t one of India’s most iconic dive sites, I rediscovered presence, patience, and the power of breathing deeply beneath the waves.

Often celebrated as the “Pearl of the Andaman”, Phuket was never on my radar. Thailand’s largest island had always conjured images of big tour groups, overdeveloped beaches and lavish resorts. But when an urban sketching event drew me to Phuket Old Town, I arrived with an open mind.

Welcome to the era of the quietcation — or what the hospitality world now calls hush hospitality or hushpitality — where silence, slow living, and intentional disconnection are the biggest luxuries money can buy.

On January 4, the art of Urban Sketching brought together a group of art and architecture enthusiasts from Surat, who set out on a half-day journey to Navsari to explore and
sketch the town’s rich, overlooked Parsi heritage.

Don’t be fooled by the nightlife hype — Mykonos has a soulful side shaped by history, tradition, and the unhurried cadence of daily life

To understand Malvani cuisine is to taste the geography of India’s western shore

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