Sharell Cook

Lives in Mumbai and writes about India travel for Tripsavvy, a DotDash.com brand (formerly About.com) based in New York.

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Tourists throng Goa’s Curdi village that remains submerged for 11 months in a year
thehindu.com - PTI
Curdi, a small village in Goa known for its scenic beaches and Portuguese-era structures, is attracting tourists this season for a different reason. …
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Shop Art Art Shop: an art residency in the hills of Himachal Pradesh
The Hindu - Jaya Peter
You will find her working in a blue house as you go up the village. If you have difficulty, just yell out her name,” said Frank Schlichtmann, the man …
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Majuli Island Assam Travel Guide
tripsavvy.com - Rakhee Ghelani
A place of unparalleled beauty and tranquility in India, Majuli Island is not surprisingly one of India's top off the beaten track destinations. Step …
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Information About Chennai: What to Know Before You Go
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Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, is known as the gateway to south India. Despite being an important city for manufacturing, healthcare, and IT, …
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The Top 19 Things to Do in Darjeeling, India
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Darjeeling, at the base of the Eastern Himalayas in West Bengal, is a scenic hill station with a turbulent history. Before being developed by the …
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Kolkata
9 Best Places to Go Shopping in Kolkata from Textiles to Tea
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Shopping in Kolkata can be fun as the city has some interesting markets and boutiques. Popular purchases include textiles, handicrafts, books and …
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South India
15 Top Tourist Places to Visit in South India
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South India (comprised of Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu) really has a distinct culture that sets it apart from the rest …
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North India
15 Top Tourist Places to Visit in North India
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Think of India and it's likely that visions of formidable forts, palaces, and temples will come to mind, set against a backdrop of bright colors and …
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9 Top India Monsoon Travel Destinations
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Fortunately, you don't have to avoid traveling to India during the monsoon, or even stay indoors all the time. Travel to some places in India is …
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Your Essential India Monsoon Season Packing List
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The monsoon season can make traveling more difficult in India. Although the weather remains warm, it's likely you'll have to contend with random …
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Kerala
Kochi airport to suspend daytime flights from November to March
thenewsminute.com - TNM Staff
The runway of the airport will be closed during this period for re-carpeting work. Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) will have no flight …
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Tamil Nadu
Why Tamil Nadu is Best for Solo Women Travelers in India
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Women's safety is often a major concern for female travelers visiting India for the first time, especially those traveling solo. Horror stories are …
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Banganga Tank Photo Tour: Inside Ancient Hidden Mumbai
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The Oldest Continually Inhabited Place in Mumbai Tucked away on the tip of Mumbai's exclusive Malabar Hill, at the northern end of Back Bay, Banganga …
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15 stunning new hotels in Asia for your next holiday
cntraveller.in - Condé Nast Traveller
From infinity pools jutting out into the Indian ocean to treehouses set amidst leafy green canopies, here's our pick of the sexiest new hotels in Asia …
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Hotels
See it to believe it - This Colombian hotel with a suspended net balcony offers a view like no other -
luxurylaunches.com - Aayushi Kothari
Seeking an adrenaline rush? Book a room at the Refugio La Roca Hotel in the Colombian Andes. You may have a plethora of accommodation options to …
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Australian National Parks
The eight best picnic spots near Sydney | Blog - NSW National Parks
nsw.gov.au - Holly Paykel View Author Page
Want to give a few of your mates #FOMO this weekend? Apple Tree Picnic Area is your answer. With stretches of luscious grass overlooking Cowan Creek, …
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South India
40 Indian Recipes Better Than Takeout
Saveur
Drop that takeout menu: making homemade Indian food isn’t just about getting dinner on the table—it’s about exploring one of the world’s most …
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Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad: A craft lover’s guide to the fascinating, UNESCO heritage city
architecturaldigest.in - Jasreen Mayal Khanna
There was a time when wealthy Kutchi merchants ruled global trade markets thanks to the unique geographical location of Gujarat. Traders from this …
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Monsoons
‘Rare easterlies delaying monsoon over India’
thehindubusinessline.com - Vinson Kurian
Dry spell likely to continue from June 12-18 and through much of June 19-25: US agency The location and strength of the Madden-Julian Oscillation …
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Goa
13 of the Hottest Clubs, Bars and Beach Shacks in Goa
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Heading to Goa and wondering where to party? Most of the action takes place in north Goa. Baga beach is well known for its commercial nightlife on …
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Goa in the Monsoon Season: Essential Visitor's Guide
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Goa is India's smallest and most liberated state. It was actually a colony of Portugal up until 1961, and a strong Portuguese influence still …
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Drought
Indian villages lie empty as drought forces thousands to flee
The Guardian
Hundreds of Indian villages have been evacuated as a historic drought forces families to abandon their homes in search of water. The country has seen extremely high temperatures in recent weeks. On Monday
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17 Farmstays in India to Get Back to Nature
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Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy and agritourism is one of the latest concepts to revolutionize the India travel industry. Buoyed by …
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South Delhi
How Hauz Khas Lake got a new lease of life
indiatoday.in - Priyanka Sharma
If you want to know how to restore a dying lake, visit Hauz Khas Lake located inside the beautiful landscaped lush green Hauz Khas Park in South …
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Meet the ‘urban nostalgists’ of Kolkata who are preserving its architectural heritage
scroll.in - Chandrima Pal
A group of dyed-in-the-wool investors who buy and redevelop old Kolkata properties have been in a huddle of late. In 2018, they bought a century old …
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Mint, chillies, lemon and lots of fizz: Fuljar soda is Kerala’s new ‘cool’ drink
thenewsminute.com - Sreedevi Jayarajan
The ingredient-rich fizzy Fuljar soda is grabbing attention across Kerala for its unique style of preparing and drinking it. A new fizzy drink has …
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South India
The surprising truth about Indian food
BBC Travel - By Yasaswini Sampathkumar
Many of the most famous ingredients used to make typical 'Indian' cuisine aren’t actually native to India. I was in a narrow kitchen in Mumbai, one of India’s most strikingly modern cities, watching an
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The Most Crowded Places in India
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With a population of more than 1 billion people, it sure can get crowded in India, especially during festivals and in busy city market areas. These …
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How photography can heal your life
amateurphotographer.co.uk - Geoff Harris
Following last year’s feature on how photography can help with mental health, Geoff Harris finds more stories that reveal the therapeutic and healing …
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Maldives
The Best Time to Visit the Maldives
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The Maldives is one of the world's most picture-perfect luxury travel destinations. To experience the idyllic tropical scenes you've no doubt …