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Eating our way through Thailand
We have been eating a lot in Thailand. A LOT. Around every corner, there is another food cart with interesting items…the malls are packed with unfamiliar chain restaurants (that are actually decent) and incredible food courts (that are actually quite … Continue Reading
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Bangkok, here we come! (9 Nov)
On to Thailand…
Most of the people we told of our plans to visit Thailand said something like, “you are not going to believe how crazy it is!” or “it’s a really intense place!” Then, after finding out we would … Continue Reading
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Biryani Feast (31 Oct)
Suhail’s mom held a memorial gathering for his aunt Jeyanthi, the founder of Asirvadh Ashram, while we were visiting. For Suhail and me, the highlight of the entire event was the preparation and consumption of biryani cooked over an … Continue Reading
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Diwali (5 Nov)
New! Video added!
We headed back to New Delhi and Suhail’s cousin, Clarissa, just in time to celebrate Diwali. I knew a bit about the holiday, but did not realize how enthusiastically it is celebrated. It is one of the … Continue Reading
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A Recipe for Indian Ginger Tea
New! Video added!
One of our favorite things about India is the delicious tea you can find everywhere. Chai wallahs can be found on just about every corner throughout the country. “Chai” is the Hindi word for tea and “wallah” … Continue Reading
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Red bananas
While heading back from Kerala, we stopped at a roadside stand to purchase some of these incredibly delicious bananas, which are only grown in Kerala. Suhail selected the bananas and when he paid, the woman attempted to give him change … Continue Reading
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Alleppey (23-24 Oct)
The main reason Suhail and I wanted to travel to Kerala was to do one of the famed backwaters tours. One of the biggest tourist draws in the state, there are a few types of tours available, ranging from a … Continue Reading
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Fort Cochin (20-22 Oct)
By the time we arrived in Fort Cochin, Suhail was almost back to normal and I was ready to slit my wrists if we spent another day driving! Perfect timing since there was plenty to do and loads of amazing … Continue Reading
