Topic – Shoba Narayan

Jasmine perfume in Madurai

A Sufi saint was asked what forgiveness is. He said, “It is the scent the flower gives out when it is crushed.”

Embracing the goddess within

“Dakini represents the feminine energy in Buddhism,” says Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche.

Iceland

By: Shoba Narayan July 24, 2018May 30, 2019

Adventure, Destination, Europe, Hotels, TravelBlue Lagoon, Guide to Iceland, iceland, india today travel plus, Jokulsaarlen, Keflavik, Northern Lights, reykjavik, Wow AirLeave a Comment

Imagine my plight. I grew up in Chennai and suddenly my daughter tells me that she wants to go to Iceland.

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.