One of the things I love about India, is the natural craft and skill that exists. Even in what seems like the most simplest of things, there is so much skill involved. It is pineapple season here, and last night
Foodie Post: My Favourite Locals
I love food. That is certainly not a revelation to anyone who has read some of my posts, seen my tweets or followed me on Instagram. Good food to me isn’t just about eating gourmet though, its about just enjoying
Foodie Post: Changing the Palate
I love wine. For the better part of the last 20 years, it has been one of my favourite things in the world. A crisp, chilled glass of bubbly on Sunday afternoon with a girlfriend, a dry white with a
Pictorial Post: Udaipur
Udaipur is one of the few places I have visited twice in my past 9 months of travel. It was my first port of call after leaving my family in Gujarat at the start of my backpacking journey, and was
My European Mini-Break: Pondicherry and Auroville
Pondicherry (now correctly known as Puducherry) is what I would describe as the perfect little European mini-break within India. Don’t get me wrong its not the same as being in Paris, but after 8 months of thalis, crowds and narrow
The Joy and Curse of Solo-Travel
I love traveling on my own, I have been a solo-traveler for about 14 years now and thrive on the freedom and exhilaration of it. I guess you could say I have a strong independent streak and am comfortable in
Foodie Post: The Thali
I just love thalis. From a foodie’s perspective, they are the perfect way to sample a regions cuisine in one healthy and well balanced meal. So what exactly is a thali? The word “Thali” actually means “plate” in Hindi, and
5 Things India Does Well
Whilst I have moved to India permanently, it has only been two months and I am still a foreigner in this country. For a foreigner India is a land of contradictions, frustrations and challenges. She is also a country that
Foodie Post: Bhel
Bhel is one of those dishes that my mother makes very rarely, usually when we have some family around for a casual Sunday lunch. My cousin here in Delhi refers to it as “junk food”. I will just refer to
Foodie Post: The Art of Paan
I must confess I am a foodie. I love food, I enjoy trying all sorts of delicacies and am that annoying person who takes photos of the food they are about to eat. So it will come as no surprise