Mysore firmly upholds India’s reputation as a riotous, characterful place to eat, with flavours, stories and colours blending all the way from royal palaces to streets stalls. Here’s our inside…
Mysore stands out in Karnataka, southern India, for the silhouette of its landmark building and the blue-pink skies that hang over its landscaped gardens. But whereas the food in Mysore…
…from the menace and thrashing of crashing, Indian Ocean waves. Instead, the shoreline skims like glass, with a gentle sea breeze and a carefree lilt that betrays the complexity of…
…the Jaffna Kingdom, an ancient capital that once linked northern Sri Lanka to trade routes and the power centres of South India. Late afternoon brings the best light. Unlike the…
…the Indian Ocean, the Maldives archipelago is a diver’s paradise. This string of 26 coral atolls, stretching across 298 square kilometres, offers a harmonious blend of tranquillity and spectacular marine…
…the tear drop island south of India, simply brims with traditional arts and crafts. I love exploring them and trying to piece together all the different influences. A touch of…
…variety of Singaporean street food. If you’re in Little India, don’t miss the bustling Tekka Centre, which is home to North and South Indian food stalls serving up tasty biryani…
…Mauritius is a tiny island in the middle of the Indian Ocean, located about 2,400 kilometres off the South East Coast of Africa and almost fully surrounded by colourful coral…
…Airways Business Class Review, Club World in BA speak, on the London Heathrow to Bengaluru route to India. BA Business Class Review: The Club World Club Suite Disclosure – I…
…The Germans brought the sausage, the Americans the ketchup and the Brits, via India, the curry powder. 9) In Mysore itself in southern India. It’s one of the best examples…
Amid the coral, the hot white sand and the mesmerising reflections of the Indian Ocean, you’ll also find plenty of things to do in the Maldives. Things to Do in…
…facade. Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple serves as a landmark for Little India, embellished with Hindu deities in every colour. Between jewellery shops, markets and tailors, you’ll find plenty of traditional Indian…
…one of the famous Indiana houses that line the seafront. The view across the Indianas houses in Ribadesella Day 5: Ribadesella – Cabo Peñas, Gozón – Asturias Airport The last…
…point? Did someone say Indiana Jones? The Hidden Truth About Petra In a way, I was. The legend part, that is. It turns out that despite the bullet marks and…
…during apartheid – when those labelled “Indian” and “coloured” categories were moved here. The Bo Kaap museum offers an interesting glimpse into the history of the place but to really…
…other highlights of Sabah, like her cooking classes, sea turtles rescue centres and underwater world. See Tigers in Ranthambore National Park, India Ranthambore National Park in India counts as one of…
…and a golden caramel tart. Sure, they’re both decadent, but oh, how they differ. The Maldives? It’s pure poetry in the Indian Ocean. You’re practically floating on water, suspended between…
…the Indian Ocean, with numerous smaller islands nearby. It’s a diving hotspot, with snorkelling too, and in July and August it’s rumoured to be the best spot to catch sight…
…around here: Find more information about the different room options at the Ritz Carlton Al Wadi over here. A fusion of Arabic and Indian cuisine What is the Food like at…
…Indian manatee. If you want to see these beautiful animals in their natural habitat, then plan your trip during the winter season (November to April) when the population is at…
…happened to the usurping, rock star king, his half brother fled to south India before returning with an army. As the conflict wore on, Kasyapa’s armies deserted him and he…
…story behind the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi and its UNESCO World Heritage Site status 17 Interesting facts about Kazakhstan Beshbarmak: the national dish of Kazakhstan India, Sri Lanka & The Maldives…
…classical Swiss architecture, is cosy, and serves the best Fondant Au Chocolat in the city. For something more international, head to Little India for some mouth-watering Indian cuisine. The menu…
…blend of culinary worlds. Originating from the Indian samosa, it was adapted to local Malaysian tastes and quickly spread across the region. Encased in flaky pastry, a curry puff contains…
…from the Atlantic and a thousand from the Indian Ocean, the Okavango Delta looks like a miniature version of the earth from the air, an expanded jigsaw of land swirls…
…Columbus Voyage The history books may focus on the Kings and Queens at the top, but Columbus needed a crew to man his fleet as he mistakenly searched for India. …
…Indian subcontinent, I suppose) to create what is now the city’s most popular dish. Variations then developed – and still linger – between the old lines of east and west….
…discussed are the other communities of people who also live here. Beyond English and Afrikaans, Zulu and Xhosa, you’ll find Indian, Malay, and Chinese communities and I’m only just getting…
…Indian and Coloured, with further sub-categories within each group. Racial profiling involved such highbrow methods as running a pencil through someone’s hair and seeing how easily or quickly it fell…
…by Night Petra is one of those iconic places that more than lives up to the hype created by Indiana Jones. Visit Petra first by day to catch raspberry rock swirls,…
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