Articles by me / Published Articles / TravelElizabeth Gilbert and the Art of Living (HT Brunch) April 11, 2022 Written by 0 I have a date with Elizabeth Gilbert. Perhaps the stars aligned. Perhaps it is because we share a publisher. The fact is that we are chatting under a garden umbrella in the sprawling lawns of her hotel in Jaipur and enjoying the warmth of the winter sun over idlis and cups of steaming masala chai. A few days ago, I’d met her briefly at the Jaipur Literature Festival. So struck was I by Gilbert’s openness and exceptional warmth that I felt I had to meet her again. So here we are today, chatting about life, love, writing and womanhoodShe is draped in an exquisite grey pashmina with blue peacocks embroidered all over it. We are women, after all, we must get the conversation about shopping out of the way first. “Isn’t it just stunning? Alexandra (Bloomsbury) bargained for me, I am really bad at haggling,” Gilbert tells me conspiratorially. She’s managed a good bargain, and presently I hear myself asking for the details of the shawl seller.Read MoreFurther Reading... The Rise of AI Companions: Women Challenge Traditional Relationship Norms March 10, 2026 Midlife Independence: Confident Women Embrace Singlehood March 10, 2026 The best hotels and resorts in Asia: The Gold List 2026 December 26, 2025 Previous PostBest Hotels in the World, as Picked by CNT | The Gold List 2022 (Condé Nast Traveller) Next PostMy Hotel Recommendations in India
