Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami Istanbul – A Spa Review By Punam Mohandas The Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami is one of the most exclusive and luxurious hamamis in Istanbul, usually spoken of in reverential tones! Curious to see what the experience would be like, I booked myself an appointment for the Ab-i-Hayat, the most premium package…
Kilic Ali Pasa Hamami, Istanbul – A Spa Review By Punam Mohandas The Kilic Ali Pasa Hamami is one of the oldest hamamis in Istanbul and takes its name from Kilic Ali Pasa, one of the greatest admirals of the Ottoman empire. The edifice itself dates back to the 16th century (it was constructed between…
The Village Spa: Tamarind Village, Chiang Mai – A Review By Punam Mohandas The Tamarind Village Resort gets its name from a 200-year old tamarind tree in the courtyard, around which the resort has been built. Surrounding the famed tree are dark teakwood buildings, accentuated by startlingly green lawn expanses. The spa is on the…