“Welcome to the jungle,” said the spider to the fly. You enter at ease, with dense scenic foliage around. Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary- a wildlife-protected sanctuary has an eclectic range of flora and fauna species nestled deep in the heart of South Goa. Painted billboards along the way, a guide to the forest dwellers inhabiting the…
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Goa’s Dessert Divas
This is part of a series of articles written for Goa Times (Times of India) on people and happenings in and around Goa. This article features Home baking dessert divas and some of the delectable goodies they create. Click on the image to enlarge for a better read. Publication: Goa Times Written by Nolan…
Ant’s in my pant’s
Many of you reading this post would relate to a statement in the affirmative if I stated ‘The ants in my pants, take me places’. Before you get naughty, let me course alight your ‘thought trajectory’- it’s directed towards my thoughts travelling at the speed of light and my body taking me places on roller…
GOA Calling: A Homestay Guide
Every once in a while a magnum opus project comes ones way. For me this was in the form of the latest trends of #homestays for #timesofindia for the season 2015-2016. It was an arduous task traversing the length and breadth of this fine state of ours to being to you the top 20 #homestays…
My first Birdcage Threesome
Wicked thoughts scurrying thy mind? I assure you of nothing scandalous, I plan on keeping this post PG rated for my younger followers (though I assure you some of them could teach you and I a thing or two.) Happy to be back in Mumbai once again and excited to know I’m meeting guests who…
Gardening @ the bar
I must confess. I miss my garden. The smell of wet mud, the plucking of weeds and my entire gardening apparel, gloves, hat et all. The simple joys of pottering and tottering around getting my hands dirty (in a matter of speaking). On my food trail in lovely Mumbai on a glorious sweaty and sunny…
Trolling for the Crystal Skull
I am trolling for a legend. The legend of the 13 Crystal heads- a controversial archaeological mystery, 13 crystal heads have been found in regions around the world, from the American southwest to Tibet. They’re dated between 5,000 and 35,000 years old, and were supposedly polished into shape from solid quartz chunks over a period…
Christmas already? Mistletoe ready
The weather is playing havoc. In the middle of unrelenting torrential showers and damp musty interiors appears much awaited sunshine. Quite the respite, I must add. Given the horrid weather these days my drinking preferences have altered to the conventional rum and coke or a neat glass of whiskey. While this may throw upon a…
The Porter of Palanpur
It’s 7:45a.m. The slow churning wheels come to a halt at the platform with a hiss of fatigue in the air. There’s a window of opportunity for one to ply their trade. From coffee vendors to hawkers selling wares to sleepy passengers aboard. It’s quite the wake up alarm indeed. The hustle bustle of the…
OOPS Tiramisu
A cruel joke could be defined when- after a 7 course meal accompanied with exclusive single malts from around the world, you are served this masterpiece. I present to you the Oops Tiramisu. This is the genius of Chef Saulo Bacchilega from the Park Hyatt – Goa. He playfully comes across and with a mischievous hint…
What a Green Day
“Mama says, Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what your gonna get” in Mr. Gumps words. And mine sure has a funny way of teaching self a thing or two. For one on the move across cities and fast paced jobs to shifting back to nature paddy fields galore. Now that’s…
A shot down Memory lane
My first tryst with this magnificent beast (at that time a cub of course) was from an open 4×4. The feeling is rather indescribable when you see this majestic predator descent 100 feet in front of you from the mountain tops. Noctorunal by nature we waited patiently for him to descend as the last hints…
A Ride in the Clouds
John Lennon once said, “Life is what happens to you when your busy making other plans” When so many slumber on a Sunday early morning- me along with Anabelle (my Harley) head out with a few biker folk to witness these marvels with a nice cuppa chai and some hot batter fried onion and potato…
Kudos to the tifecta
A surprise visit to a friends restaurant had me crave for the night to never end. After all one can never go wrong with some pepperoni wrapped dill glazed grilled king prawns for company washed down with some fine micro brew. For all you sweet tooths out there it’s a sin to leave without trying…
Post-it’s on a Crab
Some restaurants do fan walls some photo galleries. This one (Soul Soufflé) nestled near a lovely fresh water spring does this. It’s simple really. You choose a crab,they cook it to your taste and liking (mine was tossed in herbs and butter garlic) and once done is cleant for your good wishes. Might I add…
Inspirational Goan-Nolan Mascarenhas
The Unseen Goan -“Life is a great leveller”
Aim,Freeze,Shoot;Let Go of the Wild
Article by Nolan Mascarenhas Publication: The Navhind Times-Goa
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