Inspiring Travel Writing from Devanshi Mody: Page 5 of 7
Articles by Devanshi Mody: Page 5 of 7
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Michelin Mysteries
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Devanshi Mody
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France
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Ile-de-France
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Paris
Chefs may gain and lose Michelin stars, but Michelin continues to be the guide to good food. Michelin proceeds in mysterious ways, but surely criteria include consistency, creativity, refined cuisine, excellence of produce, balanced flavours,...
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Naugh-tea, Naugh-tea
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Devanshi Mody
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France
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Ile-de-France
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Paris
Anna, the Duchess of Bedford, suffering from “a sinking feeling” at about four o’ clock in the afternoon, created teatime. Adopting the European tea format, she invited friends to join her for an additional afternoon meal at 5 o’ clock in her rooms...
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Riviera Revels
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Devanshi Mody
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France
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Riviera Cote d'Azur
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Cannes
This is where you hob nob for a fortnight with the Who’s Who of film, fashion, music, royals, tycoons, socialites, porn stars, wannabes, gatecrashers. The outrageously extravagant celebrity parties in Cannes and Monte Carlo have assumed legendary...
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Jet-Set Jaipur
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Devanshi Mody
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India
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Rajasthan
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Jaipur
The city that has been the jewel in the crown of the Rajput Empire has ever fascinated visitors. Not surprisingly, Jaipur has become the latest jet-set hot spot, what with international royals, celebs, socialites et al flying in for glitzy weddings...
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Of Slumdogs, Millionaires and Masalas
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Devanshi Mody
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India
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Maharashtra
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Mumbai (Bombay)
Whilst the film focuses on the city’s extreme poverty, the sort of people I met and places I saw provides another extreme perspective. After all, Mumbai’s high society have probably never seen a slum in their lives and perhaps thought the film was...
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Czech It Out
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Devanshi Mody
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Czech Republic
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Prague Region
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Prague
The city has changed over the past few months. Prague is being re-launched as the “New Prague.” Behind the historic and romantic façade thrive ultra swanky new restaurants which fascinate with originality of concept, eclectic interior décor and...
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Esfahan - Paris of the East
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Devanshi Mody
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Iran
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Esfahan Region
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Esfahan
In Persian they say, Esfahan, Nesf-e Jahan: Esfahan is half the world. Or perhaps it’s just the Garden of Eden, for a serene garden Esfahan certainly is. From atop any minaret, view the verdant oasis of Esfahan, offset by brilliant blue skies and...
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Top Ten Jet-Set Hotspots
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Devanshi Mody
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France
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Riviera Cote d'Azur
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St Tropez
1. La Reserve de Beaulieu For 130 years, La Reserve de Beaulieu has been the privilege of the world’s who’s who. This lieu de magie ever spellbinds with its unique brand of luxury, which is an integral part of the service. This is where you find the...
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Suite Dreams: Hedonistic Heights in Fateh Garh
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Devanshi Mody
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India
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Rajasthan
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Udaipur
Classily Classified: The concept is so cool, it hurts. Think 150-year-old derelict palace, transposed stone-for-stone onto the vertiginous summit of a hill, then re-incarnated with a super-sexy, contemporary face. This property is exclusively...
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Chocolate Deserta
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Devanshi Mody
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Denmark
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Zealand
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Copenhagen
You would be hard-pressed to nominate a finer cake shop in Copenhagen than the venerable La Glace. Located just off Strøget, the city's famous pedestrian shopping street, La Glace has been tempting passers by with its sensational cakes since 1870....
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