Saquisilli Market – 14 July, 2011

We made the 2 hour trek from Quito to the Saquisilli Market, which is a weekly (every Thursday) event where people from all around Saquisilli converge on the town to buy EVERYTHING. There are at least a dozen different markets … Continue Reading

Beaches of Sihanoukville, Cambodia (20-25 Dec)

Sihanoukville is a beach town that is a bit more chilled out than those in Thailand, but still a fairly popular tourist destination. We stayed near Serendipity Beach and were lucky to catch some amazing sunsets while we were there.… Continue Reading

The Malls of Bangkok (5-6 Dec)

Bangkok is not just a city with a lot of shopping malls. It is a city that embraces shopping malls and mall culture. If reading that instantly brings up memories of late ’80s visions of girls with tight rolled jeans … Continue Reading

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

A Recipe for Indian Ginger Tea

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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

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