The Journey Continues – From Munnar to Mumbai
30 March 2018
A bout of food poisoning requires a change of plans, but the trip must go on! … More The Journey Continues – From Munnar to Mumbai
Month: March 2018
Face Paint, Tea, and Coconuts
28 March 2018
The south Indian state of Kerala has a rich and unique cultural heritage. Three aspects of this culture stood out to me during my visit: the Kathakali theatre genre, the cultivation of tea, and the delicious coconut-based cuisine. … More Face Paint, Tea, and Coconuts
Roaming Kerala
23 March 2018
Kerala, a coastal state in southwest India, brands itself as “God’s Own Country”. Join me as I explore its cliff-top beach towns, drift through its lush backwaters, and discover its colonial heritage in Kochi. … More Roaming Kerala
Tamil Temple Touring
17 March 2018
The south Indian state of Tamil Nadu is a devoutly Hindu region with a rich heritage of worship and temple architecture. In this post, I delve into the fascinating religion, history, and culture of this ancient society. … More Tamil Temple Touring
Peaceful Pondicherry
13 March 2018
Pondicherry, a former French colonial enclave within British India, offers a change of scenery from the surrounding state of Tamil Nadu. Yet, it remains unmistakably Indian. Read on to discover this unique city! … More Peaceful Pondicherry
Chennai – First Impressions of India
6 March 2018
I arrive in Chennai, the capital of the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This city is unlike any other city I have been to, and in this post I share my first impressions. … More Chennai – First Impressions of India
Thailand’s West-Coast Islands
1 March 2018
The Thai islands – they conjure up images of a tropical paradise of turquoise water and palm-fringed beaches. In this post, I share my experience on two of those islands: Koh Lanta and Phuket. … More Thailand’s West-Coast Islands
Traversing Territories 