Asia is a continent that offers such a variety of traditions, flavors, culture, people, landscapes… and we want to experience ALL of that!
First impressions matter. And Taipei is doing an outstanding job at those. We landed in Taipei during the afternoon. If flying from New Delhi to Bangkok felt like traveling to the future, Bangkok to Taipei had a similar effect. We keep on moving not only physically, but also within the … more »
I just arrived in Taipei and it’s been an incredible few days! Taiwan is a wonderful confluence of Taiwanese, Chinese, and Japanese culture. What’s even nicer is that Indian citizens can visit Taiwan for 30 days without any visa if they currently hold certain other visas. Taiwan operates a … more »
They call it “The King of Fruits”. Grown mostly in South East Asia and regarded as a delicacy in Thailand, durian is… well, how to say it… an acquired taste! On the outside, it looks like a true warrior, grand and spiky, deserving of its royal designation. On the inside, … more »
It’s our third time in Thailand and I almost feel at home in Bangkok. Being fairly acquainted with the city, this time I don’t need to rush to visit all the famous landmarks, the wats and palaces, and certainly not Khao San road. This time, I am living Bangkok. Simply … more »
In university, I studied mass communications and cinema. While this degree wouldn’t afford me amazing work opportunities, particularly while in Portugal, the truth is that I got to meet some pretty interesting people during my college days. João Meirinhos is one of those guys. João is a man of many … more »
Some people think of San Francisco when they think of entrepreneurship.. I always think about the streets of India! There are endless cases that prove that the old saying “necessity is the mother of invention” is absolutely true. More than invention, here in India, it’s about creativity. Right outside the … more »
Monsoon season has started! Today, it rained elephants and tigers here in Delhi. And what joy the rain has brought with it! While in other parts of the world (like where I come from) we might associate the rain with winter and cold weather, in India it is not like … more »
These days you’ve started getting packaged coconut water in many places. Someone was bound to catch onto this sooner or later, this stuff tastes amazing! So go to the source! Fresh coconut water, ice cold, tastes absolutely incredible! It’s one of the healthiest, most refreshing drinks that we’ve ever had … more »
North Goa tends to be the crazy part of Goa. Lots of busy beaches with lots of tourists. You need to get a little out of the tourist areas of Baga and Anjuna, rent a scooter or a motorbike, and drive north until you reach Vagator. Suddenly you’re in paradise … more »
No, that’s not a typo, I am not talking about a joke, although it is pronounced joke. Jok is a comforting rice porridge that is a staple breakfast in many parts of Thailand. As a person who didn’t eat rice or rice derivatives for breakfast, the idea always struck me … more »