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Adventures in Delhi on the Taj Express
One of our passengers explores the Red Fort and gets a lesson in the Indian code of the road while exploring Delhi on Day 2 of his Taj Express tour. Sunday morning in Delhi, and although it’s spring, the air is cool. Pre-tour meeting … Continue reading
A true gastronomic delight!
I’ve always enjoyed decent French cuisine and really wanted to learn a few dishes so last summer I booked a flight into Toulouse and headed to the little historical village of Gramont, right in the heart of Gascony. An absolutely … Continue reading
Learning to cook Vietnamese cuisine
From the sunny, lush southern regions to the mountainous north, you’ll find sleepy rural villages, buzzing cities and stunning beaches to explore in Vietnam. A country of beautiful landscapes, rich history and unique culture, Vietnam also has some delicious cuisine … Continue reading
Drinking coffee: snobbing my way around the world
Being an addict is hardly ever something to boast about, but there are far worse things to be a habitual user of than coffee. I’ll admit that it isn’t the healthiest of beverages if consumed steadily for long periods, and … Continue reading
Experiencing Chinese cuisine
One of the things that people enjoy most about their visits to China is the amazing food. While in Beijing it is compulsory to visit the famous Wangfujing Night Food Market for a once-in-a-lifetime Chinese cuisine experience. As the name indicates … Continue reading
Making a pit-stop in Istanbul, Turkey
Turkey has to be a favourite destination of mine, and with friends heading over to Europe in the next few months they asked me if it would be worth stopping in Istanbul for just a day. I think they’d be … Continue reading
On the menu today: baba ganuj
Think of Jordan and you probably think immediately of the vast desert landscapes of Wadi Rum or the Rose City of Petra’s monastery and treasury. And there’s good reason for that – both Petra and Wadi Rum had starring roles … Continue reading
Cooking my way around the world
When I am on holidays I love sampling the local cuisine. I am a little scared off if that involves fried bugs or the like; however I like to try the local specialties. Also when it’s possible, I love to … Continue reading
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What’s for dinner? Let’s have Indian… in India!
One of the most enjoyable things about travel is sampling the local cuisine. Every region of every country has its own local delicacies, and there’s no better time to try it out than when you’re actually there, experiencing the country … Continue reading
