Rashmi Gopal Rao
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Rashminotes
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Travel feature writing, Decor ideas, Food stories, Reviews and more..
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Rashminotes
https://rashminotes.wordpress.com/
This blog is a journal of my tryst with travel, décor and food. Some of my hobbies are travel, reading, writing, photography, cooking and eating good food. I am passionate about everything related to home décor be it plants, artefacts or recycling and up cycling stuff, something that I particularly enjoy.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 632 )
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JE98XL Juicer: One Gadget for All Your Kitchen Needs
A healthy outside starts from the inside — Robert Urich Every time you eat or drink you are either fighting a disease or feeding it. Therefore, in order to lea... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2021 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Zermatt: of Skiing, Scenic Beauty and Plenty of Swiss Charm
Snowy white landscapes that seemed straight out of a Christmas post card, majestic ridges, peaks of the Pennine Alps and a mesmerizing town at the foot of the... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2021 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Book Review: Eleven Stops to the Present – Stories from Bangalore
Ask any child what his/her favourite subjects are and it is highly likely that history does not figure on top. Some of the most predicatable responses given ar... Read more
Posted on 30 January 2021 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Photoessay: Sri Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple, Melukote
Visiting Melukote as I outlined in one of my recent posts is akin to taking a journey back in time. A quaint charm and oodles of antiquity lend the town... Read more
Posted on 27 January 2021 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Winter Travel: 5 Cities and Towns to Visit in India During the Winter Season
Come winter and it is time for those endless cups of coffee, curling up in corners and enjoying the coziness all around. Winter has a charm of its own. Read more
Posted on 16 January 2021 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Atharasa Aka Kajjaya: a Festive Speciality
Come January and it is time for Makara Sankranthi which is one of India’s most significant harvest festivals. Celebrated as Lohri in Punjab, Pongal in Tamil... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2021 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Gulur Ganesha and Kaidala, Tumkur: of Unique Temples and Traditions
As mentioned in several of my previous posts, Bangalore offers several offbeat sights which form for exciting day trip ideas. If you are a fan of art,... Read more
Posted on 01 January 2021 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Photoessay – Shivarapatna, Kolar District: the Hands That Craft the Gods
Carved stone panels, statues, idols and stone slabs in varying stages of finishing…..all lining the pavements, house fronts, backyards and basically any empty... Read more
Posted on 28 December 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Christmas: of Cheer, Celebration, Trees, Tinsels and Trinkets
Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling – Edna Ferber Pic courtesy: Fitoori Banjaaran With Christmas finally here, the frenzy of getting things ready for the... Read more
Posted on 25 December 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Photoessay: Birds of Bettakote Lake, Devanahalli, Karnataka
While Bangalore today is known for its IT parks, start ups, pubs and malls, it is also a city of gardens, parks and lakes. Although rampant urbanization has... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
JustBe Resto Cafe: Where Health Meets Taste
Considering that I have always been a fan of healthy and wholesome eating, I was happy to learn of JustBe , a resto cafe that serves exclusively plant based,... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Review: The Earth Collective – Specialists in Premium Hair Care Products
Beautiful, shiny, healthy, lustrous hair…well this sounds like every girl’s dream, right? Well the dream isn’t too distant with The Earth Collective, a new... Read more
Posted on 30 November 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Photoessay: The Temple Town and Hills of Devarayanadurga
Located in the Tumkur district of Karnataka, Devarayanadurga is a popular temple town. Perched at a height of about 3950 feet above sea level, this one forms... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Deepawali Decor: 5 Shopping Ideas for the Festive Season
Come November and it is time for Diwali again… A festival that is an ode to the Goddess of wealth and prosperity, Goddess Lakshmi and one that celebrates the... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Photoessay: Rustic Charm and Streetscapes – Around the Sacred Town of Melkote,...
Located about 150 km from Bangalore, Melkote also spelt Melukote is one of Karnataka’s hidden gems. Also known as Thirunarayanapuram, the town is perched on a... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Photoessay: Sri Vaidyanatheswara Temple, Talakad, Karnataka
Located about 140 km from Bangalore and 45 km from Mysore, Talakad (also called Talakadu) is a popular tourist and pilgrimage center. Read more
Posted on 28 October 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Home Decor: Table Styling Ideas for the Festive Season
With the festive season ringing in, styling the furniture in your home to add a festive zing is one of the easiest ways to add sparkle to your home. Read more
Posted on 25 October 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Postal Stationery – Slowly Becoming a Thing of the Past
Inland letters, book posts, aerograms, telegrams……..mention these words and they are sure to evoke a mixed set of reactions. For most who grew up in the 70s,... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Photoessay: The Spectacular Beauty of Gaganachukki and Bharachukki Falls
Located in Mandya district, Gaganachukki and Bharachukki waterfalls are a famous tourist attraction in the state of Karnataka. Read more
Posted on 06 October 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Photoessay: Travel Inspired Home Decor
27-September happened to be World Tourism Day and while it seems a little too early to start travelling again, you can always create spaces that bring back... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL