Surprising Calcutta (Kolkata)! Before I started my trip, I thought I had a good idea of what Calcutta would be like. But I seriously underestimated what I would enjoy most. Here in a nutshell are twelve reasons why I would recommend Kolkata for a great travel experience and why I just have to come back. […]
Calcutta (Kolkata)
New Foods, New Friends Through Traveling Spoon
Lunching with Locals in Kolkata? (To open the embedded Facebook posts fully for the recipes and details, just click on the date/time under the heading Food and Travel Secrets.) Since I first heard about Traveling Spoon I’ve loved the idea. It brings travellers together with local hosts who want to share an authentic experience of regional […]
So Grand at the Oberoi Kolkata!
The Oberoi Grand Kolkata is THE Place to Stay (To open the embedded Facebook posts fully for the recipes and details, just click on the date/time under the heading Food and Travel Secrets.) When I start to plan a trip I always look for a great place to stay. Somewhere well located with heritage, personality, and […]
Fascinating Up Close and Personal Tours of Calcutta’s Lesser Known Personalities
Getting Below the Surface of Calcutta’s Rich Layers (To open the embedded Facebook posts fully for the recipes and details, just click on the date/time under the heading Food and Travel Secrets.) Everyone will tell you to visit the Victoria Memorial in Calcutta (Kolkata) and that is indeed a good thing to do. The building and […]