The Orchid Olympics
Smithsonian Magazine, Feb 2012
The exotic flowers seduce pollinators of every kind, from moths and birds to the extreme breeders at the 20th World Orchid Conference
Inviting Writing: Making Peace with Pumpkin
Smithsonian Magazine, Oct 2011
Mostly I used my sister as a means to escape unwanted food by shoving it onto her plate when nobody was looking !
Inviting Writing: Cafeteria Eating, Kolkata-style
Smithsonian Magazine, Aug 2011
If I had to advertise this facility, I would have touted it as “lunching amid nature and wildlife”
Inviting Writing: The Mother-in-Law’s Kitchen
Smithsonian Magazine, Aug 2011
My folks thought it was time I started thinking about marriage and therefore take the kitchen more seriously. Seriously? Why?
24 Hours in Mumbai
Selamta - The Magazine of Ethiopian Airlines, Oct 2015
Mumbai may not look like much on the map — a crooked ledge hanging from India’s western coast into the Arabian Sea — but its history is anything but ordinary.
24 Hours in Bangkok
Selamta - The Magazine of Ethiopian Airlines, Oct 2016
Bangkok is a rapidly progressing Asian city that’s utterly comfortable in its own skin; it teems with a confidence in its culture while also presenting a healthy openness toward others.
Relics of a glorious past – Singapore
Complete Wellbeing, June 2014
The next time you’re in Singapore, skip the regular touristy spots and explore the historical face of this beautiful country instead.
Kyoto during spring
Complete Wellbeing, Oct 2014
Japan, where ancient tradition and cutting edge technology co-exist in a Zen-like balance, is home to the breathtaking Kyoto. This city is so beautiful that the author says expressing its splendour is a futile endeavour. But she still goes ahead and makes a brave attempt.
St. Petersburg – Revelling in the White Nights
Complete Wellbeing, May 2015
Founded by Peter the great, this Russian city is the country’s cultural hub. Somali Roy shares her experience of the rare phenomenon that is Saint Petersburg.
Notes from a Travel Sketcher
Complete Wellbeing, July 2015
In this age of click and move on, Somali Roy shares her experience of capturing moments in a creative way.
Warm, Friendly and Multifaceted – That’s Melbourne for you!
Complete Wellbeing, Feb 2015
Discover what really goes into the making of the world’s most liveable city!
Anchoring Myself in Bali
Complete Wellbeing, Apr 2016
Intent on discovering the world in her inimitable way, Somali Roy packed her bags and headed to explore the enchanting island of Indonesia!