Raul On The Prowl!

Welcome to Raul On The Prowl--your one stop blog for all things food and travel straight from me, Raul Dias a writer, restaurant reviewer and crazy travel & food addict! Here you will find articles on food and travel--the two consummate loves of my life that I write about in various Indian and international magazines & newspapers on an almost daily basis. You will also find recipes & interviews with the top movers-n-shakers of the food/travel industry around the world.

Friday, October 7, 2022

Nopales (Nagfani) Cactus makes its presence felt in India

(This article first appeared online on 6th October 2022 in Mint Lounge, India https://lifestyle.livemint.com/food/discover/how-to-eat-and-relish-cactus-111665041164797.html)

Posted by Raul at 11:32 AM No comments:

Labels: CACTUS, FOOD, FOOD TREND, FOOD WRITING, HINDUSTAN TIMES, INDIAN CUISINE, MEXICAN FOOD, MEXICO, MINT LOUNGE, ONLINE

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Book Review: Urban Desi Non-Vegetarian by Vicky Ratnani

This book review first appeared in the BLink section of The Hindu Business Line newspaper on 28th September 2022 https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/books/reviews/urban-desi-non-vegetarian/article65945342.ece

Posted by Raul at 1:40 PM No comments:

Labels: BLINK, BOOK REVIEW, BUSINESS LINE, COOKBOOK, FOOD, FOOD WRITING, INDIAN CUISINE, ONLINE, RECIPE, THE HINDU

Saturday, September 24, 2022

Hotel Review: SAii Laguna Phuket, Thailand

This review was first published online on 24th September 2022 in Luxury Lifestyle Magazine, UK https://www.luxurylifestylemag.co.uk/travel/hotel-review-saii-laguna-phuket-bang-tao-beach-phuket-in-thailand/

Posted by Raul at 3:21 PM No comments:

Labels: ADVENTURE, ASIA, FOOD, FOOD WRITING, Hotel review, LUXURY, Luxury Lifestyle Magazine, luxury writing, ONLINE, RESORT, SOUTH EAST ASIA, THAILAND, TRAVEL, TRAVEL WRITING, WATER SPORT

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Kismur: Goa's delicious monsoon must have

(This article first appeared online on 21st September 2022 in Mint Lounge, India https://lifestyle.livemint.com/food/discover/kismur-is-a-flavour-bomb-from-the-goan-pantry-111663745637616.html)

Posted by Raul at 6:10 PM No comments:

Labels: FOOD, FOOD WRITING, GOA, GOAN CUISINE, GOAN PRAWN CURRY, HINDUSTAN TIMES, INDIAN CUISINE, MINT LOUNGE, MONSOONS, ONLINE, RECIPE, SEAFOOD

A Solo Traveller's Guide to The Maldives

(This article first appeared online on 21st September 2022 on ZeeZest https://zeezest.com/travel/solo-travel-guide-to-male-maldives-zee-zest-2404)

Posted by Raul at 5:36 PM No comments:

Labels: ADVENTURE, Hilton Amingiri, MALDIVES, ONLINE, solo travel, SOUTH ASIA, TRAVEL, TRAVEL WRITING, ZEE ZEST

Sunday, September 18, 2022

Diving with a Difference

(This article first appeared in the 18th September 2022 issue of Deccan Herald newspaper's Sunday Herald section https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/sunday-herald/sh-top-stories/diving-with-a-difference-1145321.html)

Posted by Raul at 1:36 PM No comments:

Labels: ADRENALINE, ADVENTURE, DECCAN HERALD, eco friendly, ONLINE, Sunday Herald, sustainable, THAILAND, TRAVEL, TRAVEL WRITING, WEEKEND

Sunday, September 11, 2022

Beach Reset

(This article first appeared in the 11th September 2022 issue of The Hindu newspaper's Sunday Magazine section on page 8 https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/travel/thailands-maya-bay-from-dicaprios-the-beach-is-slowly-recovering-from-the-devastating-effects-of-mass-tourism/article65844485.ece)

Posted by Raul at 1:50 PM No comments:

Labels: ADVENTURE, BEACH, HOTELS, ONLINE, SOUTH EAST ASIA, SUNDAY MAGAZINE, THAILAND, THE HINDU, TRAVEL, TRAVEL TRENDS, TRAVEL WRITING, WEEKEND

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About Me

Raul: A travel-food-luxury writer and restaurant reviewer for over 15 years, Mumbai, India-based Raul Dias is a restaurant reviewer for Mid-Day, Mumbai. He was also the editor of Hi!Club (in-flight magazine of Club One Air private jets) and the editor of Happy Flying (in-flight magazine for Air Costa), both publications from the house of Blitz Multimedia, India, the publishers of Hi!Blitz and CineBlitz. He has in the past worked for The Times of India as the food, travel and fashion editor. He was also the assistant editor of Man's World magazine and the editor of Wedding Vows magazine. Today, besides his role with the Hindustan Times, Mumbai, Raul freelances for a number of Indian and international publications like The Times Of India, DNA, The Week, Mint Lounge, The Hindu (Metro Plus & Sunday Magazine), Hindustan Times (Brunch & Main paper), Sunday Mid-Day, Afternoon Despatch & Courier, Travel+Leisure (India & South Asia), The Man, Jetwings, Hi!Blitz, Child, Mother & Baby, Parent & Child, Smart Life, Open, Outlook Business, Mumbai Mag, Audi Magazine, Liverpool Student (UK), Shout (Bahrain), The Star (Malaysia) and Appetite (Singapore) among others.

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