Hop, Sip and Jump: In Minneapolis
Let’s go… explore… Image via Flickr by m01229 This is a post with a twist. Today, we blindfold you and take you to your favourite city. There will be three stops centred on three different kinds of activities. Get back to us and tell us what your favourite stop was. Here’s what you can do to chill in Minneapolis like a boss. Hop Image via … Continue reading Hop, Sip and Jump: In Minneapolis
Old is Gold: Exploring the Historical City of Richmond
Ready-Set-Explore… The bustling city of Richmond holds a special place in everyone’s heart because of its Civil War history. The oldest major city in America is known for its museums, Federal-style mansions, modern eateries, craft breweries, and gardens. It’s a buzzing tourist destination, and I hope to travel to Richmond soon. Meanwhile, here’s a post I compiled with the help of three of my close … Continue reading Old is Gold: Exploring the Historical City of Richmond
Lyf&Spice: It’s Awards Time
Let’s celebrate! Lyf&Spice has been nominated for 3 awards over the last 2 months. 🙂 Thank you, readers!! These awards are dedicated to each and every one of you for constantly supporting and encouraging Lyf&Spice to grow as a family. Since it’s raining awards, and it’s high time I posted about them, let us begin. 😉 First off, thanks a ton to each and every … Continue reading Lyf&Spice: It’s Awards Time
Tick Tock Tokyo: Racing Against Time
What would you do in 48 hours? If you had a ticket to Tokyo and exactly 48 hours to spend in the city, what would you do? You could wear a kimono, try some sushi, walk the crowded streets, check out quirky cafés, and do more in just two days. To help you race against time, let’s chalk out a 48-hour Tokyo itinerary for you. Your time … Continue reading Tick Tock Tokyo: Racing Against Time
Painting the town red: Street Art at Kota Bharu
Of colour pop and street hop The cute little town of Kota Bharu has a lot to offer. We intend to highlight the artsy side to it through this post. Where: Jalan Dato Pati, Bandar Kota Bharu, 15000 Landmark: Near the State Museum, behind the line-up of shop-houses Let’s dive in: Hope you enjoyed the virtual tour of our 20 favourite pieces of art at Kota … Continue reading Painting the town red: Street Art at Kota Bharu
Inle Lake: Home to Myanmar’s Unique Culture and Lifestyle
Guest post by the photo-contest winner… Lyf&Spice is proud to announce its photo contest winner, Hein. The contest held last month received beautiful photo-entries from its readers. Check out the award-winning photo here. As a reward, the winner was asked to write a guest post for Lyf&Spice and here it is. Before we hop in, here’s a quick introduction: Based in Myanmar (Burma), Hein is … Continue reading Inle Lake: Home to Myanmar’s Unique Culture and Lifestyle
Travel to Cambridge – Sibling Diaries
The city through my brother’s lens… My brother left for the U.S. two years ago, and we haven’t seen him since. On our recent annual family gathering, he faced issues with his passport and couldn’t join us. Our sister-in-law and nephew filled in for him instead. That weekend, he had to attend a seminar in Boston and decided to stop in Cambridge, the city known for … Continue reading Travel to Cambridge – Sibling Diaries
Tasty Malaysia: Breakfast to Dinner in Kota Bharu
A day-long food tour Today, Lyf&Spice brings a twist in its posting style and takes you around Kota Bharu to eat all that you can in a single day. This capital city of Kelantan, is a food haven that is completely different from the rest of Malaysia. Let’s highlight this underrated and lesser known food destination of Asia. The Food tour: Take a flight … Continue reading Tasty Malaysia: Breakfast to Dinner in Kota Bharu
Travel to Pittsburgh: Things I Dreamt To Do
The missed flight saga… It was my first trip to the United States. I’d made plans, chalked out the itinerary, and exchanged U.S. dollars. As excited as I was about the solo trip, however, the world had other plans for me. Welcome to the saga of my missed flight. All About Pittsburgh (Image via Flickr by Always Shooting) Planning a vacation is the best thing … Continue reading Travel to Pittsburgh: Things I Dreamt To Do
Exploring Food in Thailand: Top 5 Restaurants in Hat Yai
Bird’s nest, chicken feet and more… My previous post was all about street food in Hat Yai. While you get literally everything to eat off the streets, there are some dishes and corresponding restaurants worth a mention. The food mentioned might not appeal to everyone. It’s an attempt to bring forth the ‘lesser loved’ food to the readers. It’s just a means of giving you … Continue reading Exploring Food in Thailand: Top 5 Restaurants in Hat Yai
Liebster Award: More travel tales your way
A feather in the cap Lyf&Spice has been nominated for the Liebster Award – and happily accepts the award. Yayyy… With this, we continue to provide you with exciting travel tales and food journeys along the way. Many more to come… The rest of the story… Credits: I woke up to a message from a wonderful fellow traveller and foodie, Nastja from Brownie on the … Continue reading Liebster Award: More travel tales your way
Vietnam Guide: 20 Travel Tips to Plan Your Vacation
Handy tips and tricks… [+visa discount] Planning a trip to Vietnam? Here are some handy tips and tricks, and all that you need to know to keep your travel woes at bay. Documents: Having the required documentation in place is a necessity. Besides a valid passport, you need to get your pre-approved letter before-hand, from an agency, and carry its print-out, in order to get … Continue reading Vietnam Guide: 20 Travel Tips to Plan Your Vacation
Vietnam Travel Guide: Exploring the Ancient Town of Hoi An
Of lanterns, old houses and ‘visa discount’ Hoi An is a sweet little town known for its traditional flavour of Vietnam. It houses the famous old port of the glorious Cham Kingdom, where most of the spice trading took place. International trading and exchange around the 15-19th centuries accounted for the concoction of influences derived from various countries and cultures. Once a lively port and … Continue reading Vietnam Travel Guide: Exploring the Ancient Town of Hoi An
Laos: Top 10 Things to Do in Luang Prabang
Of waterfalls, night market and more… “Why Luang Prabang”, I asked my friend; “we can go somewhere else”, but then I realized that this is a place that was never on my bucket list. It would be fun exploring a destination I have been ignorant about. The first impression, I must admit, wasn’t very good. Nevertheless, I began exploring the city on foot. As the first … Continue reading Laos: Top 10 Things to Do in Luang Prabang
Street Food in Thailand: My Top 10 Picks at Hat Yai
Eating like a local in Thailand Those who have been following me on Instagram and Twitter know that I just got back from Hat Yai, Thailand. Although four days were a bit too much for the town, my girls and I had a blast. What was the highlight of the trip? Well, the food, of course. The trip was all about eating off … Continue reading Street Food in Thailand: My Top 10 Picks at Hat Yai
The Aromas of Bak Kut Teh (Pork Ribs)
Comfort in a bowl… From now on Lyf&Spice will document more stories from the local food scene and happenings of the warm and lovely city of Kota Bharu, Kelantan. It’s time to eat like a local. Ready for the journey? Follow us… All about Bak Kut Teh: Restaurant hopping in quest for some of the best street and local food led us from one cuisine … Continue reading The Aromas of Bak Kut Teh (Pork Ribs)
Hiking at Bukit Keluang
Of hops, jumps and scenic views Hiking in my beautiful city What is the best park of a hike? To me, it’s the unpredictability. I love the uncertainty associated with every hiking trail. You never know what’s in store for you. The kind of scenery, beautiful scapes, changing valour of the breeze and rhythmically drifting aromas of nature, the splash of the ocean… all work … Continue reading Hiking at Bukit Keluang
8 Tips to Travel Smart
Simple tricks to help you travel… Before we begin the post, I would like to finally introduce my travel buddy aka Amit, who will pen down some useful tips and travel tales on and off at Lyf&Spice. 🙂 Over to him… PLANNING is something which bothers me, but guess it is essential. I spend more time taking the main aspects of travel into … Continue reading 8 Tips to Travel Smart
How Travel Changed My Life
… and how I realized I should LET GO 2015: The relocation On my way back home from my last day of work at the company, I had to pack the last-minute stuff in a rush. Yes, I was relocating to a different city, different country and a different life. As I shifted base to Malaysia, I thought – let me start by … Continue reading How Travel Changed My Life
Spill the Beans with Chefkraft
In Conversation with ‘Mohit Mital’ Life gives you a sea of choices when it comes to food. With various innovations in the food industry and consumer-friendly food start-ups, convenience is the motto. Chefkraft is one such innovation in the food industry bringing recipe kits, gourmet food and exotic good-eats to its consumers. Presenting Mohit Mital, the man behind ‘Chefkraft’, Bangalore. Let’s spill the beans: L&S: … Continue reading Spill the Beans with Chefkraft
