My husband and I have been reading a lot of books about Nepal recently, and he was interested in reading about Boris. I, like many others, had no idea who Boris was or which book he was talking about. He picked up a copy of Tiger for Breakfast by Michel Peissel and finished the almost […]
Book Review: Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts
The book Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts was recommended to me when I traveled through India. It’s remained on my list of books to read for years, mostly because when I looked it up, I spelt the title wrong and couldn’t find it. A month ago, my husband told me it was one of his […]
Travel Vaccinations for South East Asia
I’d like to start by stating that I am by no means a doctor in any way shape or form but thought it might be helpful to provide some info on the vaccinations for South East Asia I decided to get for a year long trip to 10 countries (Thailand, Myanmar, India, Nepal, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, […]
10 Hindi Songs that will Transport You to India
When I first came to Nepal, I became accustomed to hearing Nepali and Hindi music in people’s homes and public transportation. I love listening to Hindi music even if I can’t understand it, but often I don’t know the names of the songs or the artists. I find Shazam doesn’t work as well in Asia […]
12 Amazing Places to Visit in Munnar, India
If there’s one thing I’ve learned about travel advice, it’s that you should listen to everything but still form your own decisions. For instance, one backpacker told me Munnar, India was just another city. Another told me they went on a day trip, and there’s really no reason to stay longer than that. We had already […]
16 Fun Things To Do in Fort Kochi, India
Fort Kochi, a small city on the coast of southern India goes overlooked on most itineraries. Although a popular hub for northerners, it’s not often visited by foreigners who prefer to see monuments like the Taj Mahal in the north. Those who do venture south often find themselves in larger cities like Goa, however, there are tons […]
Taking a Cooking Class in Kochi, India
There’s something poetic about sitting down to a great meal. The aroma of spices wafting through the air. The bright colors on the plate before you. The only thing better than eating a wonderful meal, is the satisfaction you get from knowing you cooked it. That’s why we signed up for a cooking class in […]
India Travel Tips for First Time Visitors
I spent an entire month in southern India exploring Kerala. I did a lot of research on India prior to arriving as India was one of the few places that people repeatedly told me to be safe before visiting. I will say that India was not my favorite country as I felt like I needed […]
Making Tea at the Munnar Tea Plantation
Visiting India is like entering Wonderland and falling down the rabbit hole. Suddenly, you’re in a world where nothing makes sense and everyone talks in riddles. Up is down. Down is up, and a head bobble can mean anything. If India is in fact Wonderland, then Munnar is its tea party. If you’re in the […]
Mishaps at the Periyar National Park in India
My relationship with India has been strained to say the least. Each country has it’s own version of order or way things work. Usually it takes a few days to adjust and understand a country. As far as I can tell, India has no logic, rhyme, or reason. I’ve been here for over two weeks […]