Jowai is main town of Jaintia hills that has nice waterfalls and historical significance laces around. The town is a bit similar to Shillong just wider roads. Jowai is located in the West Jaintia hills and gives a good perspective of the Jaintia landscape. In our 11 days Meghalaya trip, Jowai was the last pit... Continue Reading →
As a child I have read many times the place that receives highest rainfall in world is Cherrapunji. So when we made a trip to this place, it was like re-visiting a school memory but IRL. Well, Cherrapunji used to be a place receiving highest amount of rainfall and recently lost this title to its... Continue Reading →
Shillong Radio! That how I have always known this small hilly town nestled in North-east of India. During my early childhood, My father would tune into Shillong Radio at night and entire family would listen to beautiful music played on this radio till we all fell asleep. And now I actually visited this small hilly... Continue Reading →
Vietnam is country that got the travelers attention in last 20 years and rightly so as it has so much to offer. Vietnam's lifestyle, culture, food and landscape varies from bustling Hanoi city that a melting culture pot to heritage town of Hoi An with beautiful Pagodas to picturesque landscape of Cat Ba to vibrant... Continue Reading →
Bonsai art, is a 1000 years old art originated in Japan, that found its way to Vietnam and other countries. Bonsai art is one of the valued art among Vietnamese which is visible based on Bonsai exhibitions that take place annually in Hue, Ho CHi Minh, and Hanoi. Bonsai art is a prominent feature in... Continue Reading →
A tempting cane product vendor selling everything woven from cane on his humble cycle in Old Quarter of Hanoi Street vendors are at the heart of most Vietnamese cities and you can buy literally everything from street vendors. What most amazed me on the space utility of these streets vendors which they would do at... Continue Reading →
Vietnam is the second largest coffee producer in world, which means there is a café in every block. There are so many good cafes in Hanoi, its difficult to choose and experience them within 3 to 5 days. But we did our best to give justice to the cafes that left us with lovely memories... Continue Reading →
When it comes to Vietnam food guide, for English speaking community, Anthony Bourdain's food list provides a definitive guide. Before going to Vietnam I did my research on food and food joints he loved and recommended to try in Vietnam. Anthony Bourdain's love for Vietnam food has been a common knowledge. Vietnam blog articles to... Continue Reading →
I have a particular fondness for south east Asian cuisine. Just like Indian cuisine, the south east Asian food, has balance of flavour, usage of appropriate spices, nutrition, vegetables used based on season and its "gun-dharma". But when I went to Vietnam, the cuisine hit me in a different spot. Vietnam blog articles to checkout... Continue Reading →
Living off grid was something that we have always wanted to experience and this floating home in Cat Ba island was just the perfect place for it. From Hanoi we travelled to Ben Beo Harbour to Cat Ba Island by taking 3 ferries and 2 buses. Vietnam blog articles to checkout for your planning Vietnam... Continue Reading →
