Rachna Srivastava

FTL (Food, Travel and Lifestyle) for FTW! Rachna's mantra for life. With over more than a decade of journalism and writing experience, Managing Editor Rachna, manages work, the Curly Tales team and adulting like a pro! In her head, she has achieved a lot in her own #30Under30 list!
This Secluded Retreat In Himachal Can Be Reached Only By A 4×4 Vehicle And Offers A 360-Degree View Of Himalayas

This Secluded Retreat In Himachal Can Be Reached Only By A 4×4 Vehicle And Offers A 360-Degree View Of Himalayas

The expansive and alluring Himalayas are the sentinels of time that have been standing tall unencumbered by human life’s woes and hustles. And no matter how many times you look… Read More

Travel Horoscope For 2025: Scotland For Capricorns To Meghalaya For Sagittarians, Here’s What’s In Store For All Zodiac Signs

2025 is upon us and the greh and nakshatras are aligning to bring you healing, prosperity and loads of travelling. Like every year, this year, too, we got hold of… Read More

These Lesser-Known Gems In Qatar That Should Be On Your Itinerary

Middle Eastern tourism is on a meteoric rise. Especially Qatar. According to UN Tourism, “Between 2019 and 2024, international arrivals to Qatar grew by 147%, with the sector also a… Read More

Punardarshanay, Vistara! It Was Always A Pleasure Flying Except For One Horrid Afternoon

The year was 2016 and I had flown Vistara from Delhi to Kolkata for the very first time. The airlines, “a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines” (as… Read More

Lanka On Your Mind? Check These 9 Off-The-Beaten Track Experiences In Sri Lanka Beyond The Usual Touristy Things

When talking about Sri Lanka, there are just too many gorgeous mental pictures one conjures up about it. And, Sri Lanka’s beauty is simply unmatched and hard to put in… Read More

On The Foothills Of Yeoor Hills Lies Mazaar-e-Qutbi That Houses Thane’s Newest Public Monument; Entry Is Free

On a pleasant Saturday evening, almost at the golden hour, I walked into Thane’s newest monument that has opened its doors to the public to bask in its serenity and… Read More

These Are The Places Where Women In India Feel SAFE

There are thousands of lists and articles on the world wide web that would cite what places are the safest for women in India. Places solo female travellers can safely… Read More

Just 1 Hr Away From Paris, Stay In A Pine-Shaped Treehouse Suspended 4 Metres In Air At ₹22K/night

Paris is the City of Love, but if a Parisian holiday with a side of forest adventure is on your mind, then grab your passports, visa and take bae along… Read More

After My Mom’s Cooking, I Had The Best Meal Of My Life At Avatara Mumbai

What does it take to impress a hard-core omnivore with an all-vegetarian fare? The answer is Avatara Mumbai, the world’s first vegetarian restaurant that bagged a one Michelin star for… Read More

Kolkata’s Skybar Capella Offers 360-degree Views Of The City Along With Lip-Smacking Fare And Yum Cocktails

Kolkata, the city that celebrates food and culture, has a gem that has been unearthed moons ago, but has recently been re-polished (read: revamped) to be presented to patrons in… Read More

East India House: 1 Hr From Mumbai Is A Paradisal Stay In A Koli Village With Dreamy Balcaos, Infinity Pool Views…

Mumbai se nikalte hi, kuch dur chalte hi, raste mein hai East India House. Sorry, not sorry for the cheesiest opening! But, that shouldn’t take away from the fact that… Read More

CTExclusive: Streets Of Japan Come Alive At Bandra In The Form Of New Coffeehouse & Dining Spot, MOKAI

On a tiring Monday evening, I decided to get lost in the lanes of Bandra. Well, not technically, but philosophically. I made my way to Chapel Road in Bandra, which… Read More