Traveling Bookworms
I adore books. One of my favorite things in the whole world to do is to spend an afternoon in a bookshop, leafing through the pages and breathing in their smell. (Side note: this is why I find the rise of e-books to be so distressing. When was the last time anyone felt more relaxed ...
No Meat Please: Random Musings on Vegetarian Travel
Being a vegetarian is always a challenge, even at home. It can lead to awkward moments when I go to someone’s house for dinner and they’ve whipped up a nice meaty meal, and I do feel a little left out at barbecues when I’m relegated to eating the side dishes. Declining to eat meat while ...
Monumental Days in Delhi & Agra
[December 10, 2011] After a quick visit to the Bay Area for Thanksgiving, we’re back on the road and I’m writing this post from Bangkok. I’m pretty jetlagged and apologize in advance for any typos and nonsensical passages, but it’s definitely time to finish up our last post about India. So, here goes: ___________________________________ On ...
Wishes in Rishikesh and Beauty in Haridwar
India is an incredibly massive country. Not just geographically, but culturally too. There is just so much to see; such diversity and richness everywhere you go. This means that you need to give yourself at least several days in each place you visit just to begin to take it all in. Unfortunately, we didn’t realize ...
No Rules: Driving in India
Driving in India is nuts. I’m not saying this because I’m used to nice, orderly North American roads and our well-defined rules. Robin and I have been to some developing countries where the drivers are reckless and the roads are bad, but nothing compares to the brutal onslaught on your senses generated by India’s insane ...
A Recipe for Kerala
This simple recipe is a good one to reach for when you want to visit an India with clearer skies, more greenery, and a slower pace of life than the rest of the country. Be sure to take your time with this one and allow yourself to savor the scenery, the food, and the journey. ...