Be a sport
Our design strategist Samrat Som shares his thoughts on what it means to be a sport. “Sport for me, even with the risk of being cliche, is a microcosm of…
How Nico Sport came to be
What people call serendipity sometimes is just having your eyes open. – Jose Manuel Barosso In a case of serendipitous encounters, Raul first met Rahul Bajaj, founder Golf Garage, on…
A letter from Raul, Co-founder, Nicobar
Launching Nicobar has been amongst the best experiences of my life. I lived in India the first 18 years of my life and then spent the 18 years after that…
Burma Burma’s Shan Khow Suey
Khow Suey is one of Myanmar’s most famous culinary imports. While Khow Suey is, the most well-known Shan, Khow Suey comes with a slight variation. Originating from the Shan state…
Burma Burma’s Raw Mango Salad
A wonderful culinary trait of Myanmar is that they make salads out of anything, and the raw mango salad, in particular, is popularly found on the streets of Yangon. This…
Markets and Bazaars of Myanmar: A Local Shopping Experience
For those travellers interested in experiencing Burmese culture through its crafts and textiles, Myanmar is an absolute treat. Burmese culture has long been rooted in utilising locally grown materials to…
For the Cultural Traveller, an 8-day Travel Guide Through the Sites of Myanmar
A region incredibly gifted with abundant Buddhist history and brimming with cultural touchpoints, it’s impossible not to be drawn to Myanmar’s historic religious sites. In a country with thousands of…
Myanmar, a 4 City Cultural Tour
Myanmar will have you hooked at first glance, and while you can spend weeks, months, or even years exploring Myanmar, not every traveller has the luxury of time to stroll…
Yangon Food Exploration Tour: A Culinary Experience
Quite like Indian cuisine, Burmese food is rich in flavour and aromas and is often born out of making the most of local produce. Rice, noodles, soups, seafood, and vegetables…
Burma Burma’s Special Tea Leaf Salad
The tea leaf salad, known as the ‘Laphet Thoke’ in Burmese, is a unique dish with cultural and historical significance. Every year in Myanmar, the best tea leaf produced is…