Travel – Shoba Narayan

Flaneur in the City in The Hindu

Thank you Charles Baudelaire, Walter Benjamin, Elaine Sciolino and of course, the Sex in the City girls for inspiring this headline. Harshini Vakkalanka called from The Hindu and wanted an insider’s view of Bangalore. I have to admit, I felt like I was betraying my Chennai. But heck, you can love two cities, or many cities. Flaneur in…

Iceland for the Robb Report

By: Shoba Narayan January 15, 2018January 15, 2018

Hotels, Luxury, Topic, Traveleldar lodge, iceland, reykjavik, Robb Report, sandhotel, tower suites, TravelLeave a Comment

I wrote about Iceland for the January 2018 Travel issue of the Robb Report.

Vivanta by Taj, Yeshwantpur Hotel Review

By: Shoba Narayan January 14, 2018January 5, 2018

Bangalore, Destination, Hotels, The Telegraph UK, TravelBangalore, taj group of hotels, Taj Hotels, Vivanta by Taj, YeshwantpurLeave a Comment

I attended a gorgeous wedding at this hotel. The Jiva spa here is really quite lovely.

Sandhotel, Reykjavik, Hotel Review

By: Shoba Narayan December 31, 2017January 3, 2018

Europe, Hotels, Publication, The Telegraph UK, Topic, Travelboutique hotel, deisng hotel, featured, iceland, reykjavik, sandhotelLeave a Comment

Sandhotel is situated in the heart of Reykjavik’s hip shopping street, Laugavegur, and is bordered by Iceland’s oldest gentleman’s tailor and a cult bakery. Warm staff and thoughtful touches including a mobile phone, and chic comfortable rooms with locally sourced organic toiletries, make it a great place to stay.

Marriott Whitefield Hotel Review

By: Shoba Narayan December 18, 2017

Hotels, The Telegraph UKBangalore, Bengaluru, Marriott hotels, WhitefieldLeave a Comment

This sprawling hotel in the midst of the evolving business district of Whitefield – a busy and buzzing district on the outskirts of Bangalore – has 321 rooms, unintrusive service, great restaurants, and an amazing spa.

Alexander Technique

By: Shoba Narayan December 18, 2017December 18, 2017

Health/Spa, HT Media, The Better Life/Life HacksAlexander Technique, healing, mind body, Padmini Menon, posture, relaxation, Robin Simmons, somatic therapiesLeave a Comment

For the post-yoga generation, somatic therapies like the Alexander Technique, used to correct structural alignments, are gaining popularity

Cricket in Mumbai for Qantas

By: Shoba Narayan December 11, 2017December 11, 2017

Airline Magazines, Asia, Destination, India, Kids and Family, Mumbai, Publication, Topic, Travelbraebourne stadium, Cricket, Mumbai, tendulkar, wankhede stadiumLeave a Comment

Cricket in Mumbai for Qantas Please click on the above for the article

28 Kothi Hotel Review

By: Shoba Narayan November 17, 2017November 17, 2017

Asia, Destination, Hotels, India, Publication, Rajasthan, The Telegraph UK, Topic, Travel28 Kothi, Gem Palace, KasliwalLeave a Comment

This boutique guest house with just five individually-styled rooms makes a virtue out of its quirky minimalism. The Instagrammable interiors are dotted with thoughtful design touches. Dinner, which is prepared on request, is superb and served in the candlelit garden.

Shahpura House Review

By: Shoba Narayan November 17, 2017November 17, 2017

Asia, Destination, Hotels, India, Publication, Rajasthan, The Telegraph UK, Topic, TravelRajasthan hotels, Shahpura houseLeave a Comment

This meticulously maintained 64-room heritage hotel, in a quiet residential area of Jaipur, is owned and run by an aristocratic family. They live on the top floor and take pleasure in sharing their traditions and festivals in a way that is both authentic and ebullient.

Samode Palace Hotel Review

By: Shoba Narayan November 17, 2017

Asia, Destination, Hotels, India, Publication, Rajasthan, The Telegraph UK, Topic, TravelSamodeLeave a Comment

This 16th-century palace nestled in the ancient Aravalli hills has striking wall murals, atmospheric rooms, an infinity pool, and a great wine cellar. It’s an hour outside Jaipur, and run by the same family that lorded over 45 surrounding villages in princely times.