23/12/2025
A few snapshots from almost a month in India researching Tamil Nadu for . I’ve been coming here since I was a kid, but I still learned and saw so much that was new to me. Many thanks to my extended family, superb guides including and , and OG mentor and friend for the company and support.
Save this post for your India trip, and hit me up for tips and recommendations ✈️
1) The Government Museum in Chennai- well worth a few hours of your time, and the grounds are a peaceful oasis.
2) Brihadeeswara, a UNESCO recognized Hindu temple in Thanjavur
3) Palace Bell Tower in Thanjavur
4) On the steps of the Taj Savoy in Ooty
5 & 6) Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, loved the elephants, but
7) Keeladi museum - don’t snooze on this newly unearthed peak into ancient Tamil civilization
8) Highfield Tea Estate in Coonoor, .p._9teen is an excellent (and super fun) guide. Go visit him!
9) Cocktails at Flying Tiger inside my new favorite Park Hyatt