Kerala’s Backwaters Exploring the Kerala Backwaters Our first stop on the backwaters was at a local Toddy shop. Toddy is an alcoholic beverage created from the sap of coconut palms. The sap is extracted and collected by a tapper. Typically, the sap is collected from the cut flower of the palm tree, a container is fastened … Continue readingThe Kerala Backwaters
Magical Kerala A Journey to God’s Own Country Meet anyone abroad who hails from Kerala, and they will tell you it is known by locals as “God’s own Country”. This tranquil, southern tip of India is home to a spectacularly beautiful coastline fringed with coconut … Continue readingMagical Kerala
Hyderabad Discovering Biryani in Hyderabad Touchdown in an ultra-sleek Hyderabad airport. Probably one of the best airports I’ve been to on my trip and a little of a culture shock after Madurai tiny airfield. With great excitement, I rushed into the town famous for its … Continue readingHyderabad
Chennai A Journey Through Time It was a dark, warm morning as I left Bangalore on the six-hour bus trip to Chennai. Crammed into the back of the bus with all the men (they separate men and women on buses), my backpack growing heavier with … Continue readingChennai
Bangalore Adventures in Bangalore Bengaluru (also known as Bangalore) is the number one city in the Indian deep south. This cosmopolitan epicure’s haven boasts a flourishing drinking, dining and shopping scene. As the hub of the country’s IT industry, it rivals Mumbai as the nation’s most … Continue readingAdventures in Bangalore
Delhi Finding the Home of Butter Chicken The first stop on my gastronomic adventure began at Moti Mahal (Palace of Pearl), one of the oldest restaurants in Delhi. As old as independent India, it was established in 1947 and is the first restaurant to introduce tandoori … Continue readingThe Birthplace of Butter Chicken
Delhi A Culinary Date with a Legend The story of Karim’s supposedly dates back to the middle of the 19th century and a man called Mohd Aziz, who is said to have been a cook in the royal court and plied his trade in Delhi’s … Continue readingA Date with Karims
Delhi Touchdown in Delhi I have officially arrived in Delhi, the capital of India, and the first on my culinary tour. And what a sight it is to behold. The city is abuzz with bustling bazaars, picturesque alleyways brimming with history, some 25 million people… … Continue readingTouch Down in Delhi
A Journey Through Food A Passage to India If there is one thing I have learned in my three decades on this planet, it is this: As human beings we should take the time each and every day to understand one another’s stories and cultures. … Continue readingA Passage Through India