When we arrived in Alleppey, India, we were bombarded with offers to board a houseboat for a night or two. That’s what tourists do in Alleppey: cruise the backwaters on a private boat. But after arriving here, we were just not impressed by them. The houseboats have a bedroom, kitchen and outdoor sitting area, and Read Post
Shakedown in Zanzibar
As the Zanzibar police officer waved for us to pull our scooter over, I could feel Tara’s grip on my waist get tighter. I breathed out gently, “I have nothing to worry about,” I reassured myself, but we were about to find out that nothing was as it seemed. Police roadblocks in Africa are common, Read Post
Video: How To Peel A Pomegranate
After eating many metric tonnes of pomegranates around the world, we thought we would pass on how to actually open one. Mike was slicing and dicing and Tara was acting as camerawoman. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cALLu_BZwV4]
Video: Kayaking The Alleppey Backwaters, India
We kayaked with Kerala Kayaking around the Alleppey backwaters and here is a short video of our experience. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn3SNgFT6ao]
Indian Recipe: Samosas and Cilantro Chutney
Here is a samosa and cilantro chutney recipe. This should make about 8-11 samosas, though you might want to double the chutney recipe if you’re an avid dipper. Indians don’t really use too many exact measurements; so when I say things like “add water one cup at a time,” just use your best judgment based Read Post
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