Sucheta Potnis
Sucheta studied Psychology and Public Relations and Marketing in Mumbai. Her interests range from wildlife, nature and the many handicrafts of India. Apart from looking after the marketing of Odyssey Tours & Travels Pvt Ltd, Sucheta is also a freelance writer and has contributed to many magazines and guidebooks, Indian and international.
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Making a waterfall
Ponds and especially fish ponds have a special charm. Somehow by bringing water into your immediate environs, brings in some magic. For me, every dream of paradise has some water in it, the ocean, a river, a lake or, to be realistic, a fish pond.
Read moreWhy a villa over a hotel?
Staying in a hotel on holiday is very different to staying in one on business. Where once the service seemed efficient, on holiday, it feels impersonal. The decor, so functional and non-distracting for a business traveller, becomes bland. And you don’t notice crowds when you’re in a conference room, but when all you want is to put your feet up and unwind, it can be agonising to share your holiday space with a herd of conference-attendees. Little wonder then that holiday villa rentals and home-stays have shot up in popularity, with their warm service, the amazing feeling of having the place to yourself, like having a private, unique boutique hotel – and, above all, the feeling of being a guest in a home rather than a number in a ledger.
Read moreThe Lazy Birdwatcher
I am a bird-watcher. No, let me say that again, I am a lazy bird-watcher and yet I can photograph at least 12-20 species every single day. Yes, every single day. Here is how.
Read moreLast updated: Friday, Oct 4, 2024