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The Boho Chica Travel Blog- Cultures, Cuisines & Hiking Trails This is my journey of seeing the world in cultures, cuisines & hiking trails.

I am here to show you how to travel responsibly, solo or with a significant other, whether you're on a budget, or love luxury. Sharing travel stories and a whole lot of inspiration to get out there & have your mind blown by our beautiful world.

One of the coolest things about my job is that I get to meet some incredibly talented people like Chef extraordinaire Ha...
17/11/2025

One of the coolest things about my job is that I get to meet some incredibly talented people like Chef extraordinaire Hari Nayak who I spent the afternoon cooking with during his residency at Baraabaru at We chatted about everything from his long career spanning New York, Dubai, and his restaurants Jhol Bangkok and Jhol KL, iconic dishes like the burrata butter chicken pizza he brought to Masti Dubai when it first opened, his deep appreciation and exploration of coastal Indian cuisines today, and his collaboration with Baraabaru at the Four Seasons Kuda Huraa.

There were also candid conversations about his early days in the kitchen and what a celebrity chef actually craves as comfort food (hint: it’s a lot simpler than you’d expect).

Such a fun afternoon with a fantastic, genuinely down-to-earth human. I left with some brilliant cooking tips and two new recipes: veg caldin and chicken malai kofta. I’ve already made the caldin twice since I got back home, so that says it all. If you’re lucky enough to be at the Four Seasons Maldives Kuda Huraa during Chef Nayak’s residency (he’s there twice a year for a week each), this cooking class is an experience I can’t recommend enough.

I love pies so much I could eat them every day, thrice a day. I think it’s a (healthy) obsession. So of course I’m thril...
30/10/2025

I love pies so much I could eat them every day, thrice a day. I think it’s a (healthy) obsession. So of course I’m thrilled that a place like .dubai exists, by the brilliant team behind .dubai in where you’ll find me at least every other weekend if not more often, and where I’ll gladly take you when you come visit me in Dubai, but only if I like you 😉
We got the simple but oh-so-satisfying creamy spinach, with herbed yogurt, and the deliciously juicy chicken-topped gyros chicken, served with tzatziki. I promise there’s buttery pie underneath all of those gorgeous tomatoes and onions, and you’re most likely to longingly go “mmm” with your first few bites.

What to expect when you’re told it’s going to be a 17-course vegetarian Indian meal at .ae ? You certainly don’t go in e...
29/09/2025

What to expect when you’re told it’s going to be a 17-course vegetarian Indian meal at .ae ? You certainly don’t go in expecting to be constantly surprised by a delightful dance of flavors and textures, both familiar and new: think ghevar with wasabi and Kashmiri morel (gucchi) with Gorgonzola.

But it’s here at .ae that you get a glimpse of how the story of contemporary Indian cuisine is being written by artists like Mumbai-born and raised Chef Omkar Walve (who won the MICHELIN Guide Dubai Young Chef Award in 2023 at just 29.)

To sum up: Boundary-pushing dishes and artful plating (that beautifully showcase the spirit of contemporary Indian cuisine), premium ingredients from around the world, and finally, a meal that crescendos and softens in flavor with the precision of a masterful symphony. This isn’t just a fine dining experience at the world’s first Michelin-starred Indian vegetarian restaurant, it’s a revelation, the kind where you’ll find yourself in awe, eyes shut as you savor a mouthful, smiling deliriously, and later, possibly on the verge of a tear or two at how delicately the dessert, simply named mithai, melts in your mouth. Thank you .ae for a memorable evening!

14 years of this. Hundreds of flights. So many journeys and cultures. A whole lot of stories — and just as many lessons....
02/07/2025

14 years of this. Hundreds of flights. So many journeys and cultures. A whole lot of stories — and just as many lessons.

Here are some of the harder, more controversial truths I’ve learned as a travel blogger, writer, and creator who’s been doing this way before it was “a thing” and before bloggers knew exactly what they were doing 😂

Some of it might sting. Some of it you might already know deep down. But if you’re a creative in this space, or thinking about jumping in, I hope it reminds you that:

You’re not alone
It’s okay to outgrow people
Your work and voice do matter

This career takes thick skin, delusional confidence, and a deep love for storytelling. And while the game keeps changing, the heart of it stays the same.

Which slide hit hardest for you?

Save this post for when you need a reminder.

I said what I said. Travel is life-changing, but I find it puzzling how narrow-minded some seemingly well-traveled peopl...
01/07/2025

I said what I said. Travel is life-changing, but I find it puzzling how narrow-minded some seemingly well-traveled people are, as if they never left their towns. It makes me sad that these days most people are chasing a certain image of travel: selfies in famous places, brags on social media, luxury shopping in Europe, all of which isn’t the problem- unless you care about other deeper aspects. There are people and cultures, and a whole world out there, different from our own, and yet, we could walk through it with our eyes closed, wasting the absolute privilege, and come back completely unchanged - unless we’re intentional about doing better as tourists. Do you agree?

Rome is BUSY, even in spring, the so-called shoulder season (is there such a thing anymore?) We didn’t have any big plan...
01/07/2025

Rome is BUSY, even in spring, the so-called shoulder season (is there such a thing anymore?) We didn’t have any big plans for our half day in Rome - we’re not the kind to attempt to see “as much as possible” in a few short hours in what is one of the greatest cities in the world, a place that rightly deserves at least a week, and one that we humbly accept that we need to go back to.
The queues and crowds were pretty overwhelming for this girl who hates both of those things and can often be found marching in their opposite direction. But the parts I did enjoy? An espresso and focaccia in the square, people watching, and tiramisu in a corner shop.
P.S. Did you notice what the scene was really like in the first photo- it’s what you see in the second image: people picnicking on the floor in Piazza Navona like it’s their backyard! I think it’s not allowed and it certainly doesn’t look very good- I mean there’s plenty of cafes in the square, and cheaper cafes and bakeries in the lanes just off the square, so I mean, why not give them some business and also keep public areas looking as beautiful as they should be?! 🤔

Nikkei Indian fusion- a first for me and .ae was full of surprises.Started off with a fresh Kyabetsu salad with just the...
12/06/2025

Nikkei Indian fusion- a first for me and .ae was full of surprises.
Started off with a fresh Kyabetsu salad with just the right amount of crunch. Our hot appetizers included delicious King oyster mushroom from the robata grill with smoked eggplant puree and Mustard-glazed tandoori salmon
Mains: Their signature butter chicken with pesto-stuffed chicken breast was exceptional, as was the Seabass moilee in a rich coconut curry.

Few places strike the perfect balance between standout dishes, great cocktails and a high-energy party vibe—but this spot nails it, with a DJ that sets the tone just right. Stay late and you’re likely to be dancing at your table. We’ll be going back for sure.

Afternoon tea at The Lana was an elevated affair: In the elegant lobby lounge, we were seated beneath a breathtaking ho...
09/06/2025

Afternoon tea at The Lana was an elevated affair:

In the elegant lobby lounge, we were seated beneath a breathtaking honeycomb-inspired gold art installation—a setting that felt as refined as the experience itself. Also, the perfect spot to people watch over tea.

It began with a butterfly pea-infused welcome drink, served with tableside theatrics and a touch of magic. A garnish placed ever so gently. A drink I lingered on for a while because I didn’t want it to end. The tea pairings? Impeccable. Each one thoughtfully chosen to complement the flavors of the courses that followed.

From the date and foie gras brioche, and the chanterelle mushroom and taleggio cheese sandwich to a hazelnut Paris Brest that completely stole the show - every bite was refined, flavorful, and gorgeously presented.

A masterclass in modern afternoon tea. Highly recommended.

Tip: The portions are generous. We’d skipped lunch for an early afternoon tea and still couldn’t finish, absolutely stuffed by the time we came around to the pastries.

I think I found my new favorite Persian restaurant in Dubai. Last weekend, led by our craving for a really good kebab, w...
04/06/2025

I think I found my new favorite Persian restaurant in Dubai. Last weekend, led by our craving for a really good kebab, we made our way to .uae after having, on previous occasions, peeked in a few times to admire its stunning interior. This time, we came with a reservation (thankfully even if last minute) and found ourselves having a fantastic evening of delicious food, served at unbelievable speed (in a packed restaurant on Saturday night) and in generous portions, and service so warm and friendly, it felt personal - and unmistakably Persian. We will be going back for sure!
Tip: The private dining room is absolutely gorgeous. I don’t have a photo because it was occupied but you’ve got to see it with your own eyes- it’s just that beautiful.

Moments from a relaxing beginning-of-the-week staycation at
03/06/2025

Moments from a relaxing beginning-of-the-week staycation at

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