The Hindu: Divya Anand on her picture book ‘I Hate My Curly Hair’
Author Divya Anand explains how she drew from her own life for her first picture book in verse. “Maggi”, “kuruvi koodu” (bird’s nest), “baal ki dukaan” (shop of hair), “spring mudi” (springy hair)…these were only some of the names that Divya Anand was teased with for...
A day trip to Taling Chan Floating Market
Floating markets are an integral part of life in Thailand. These charming markets are on the country’s biggest attractions – after all, what could be better than eating freshly caught seafood right off the boat? Damnoen Saudak is the most popular of the lot, however,...
The Best Hawker Centers in Singapore
Singapore is known for its hawker centers – market areas filled with stalls serving inexpensive food. These centers were set up to provide sanitary food at affordable prices near the business district and public housing areas. The hawker centers are a great place to...
The Most Bizarre Foods in Singapore
Singapore is a melting pot of Chinese and Malaysian cultures. The abundance of food centres makes it easy to find and experience a variety of food. Whether it’s Michelin starred chicken rice (at Tian Tian chicken) or local char kway teo and lor mee, you can find...
Weirdest Foods in the World
When you travel with someone who is on a quest to eat the most bizarre foods in the world, you come across a lot of truly bizarre foods. Whether it’s a new type of sea creature, a type of egg, or various animal parts – I’ve seen them all. Do you think you have a...
The Most Bizarre Foods in Cambodia
Almost anything goes in Cambodia, when it comes to food, so a trip here will result in many delicious (and daring) food discoveries. Here’s our list of the most bizarre foods you’ll find in the Kingdom of Wonder. Small clams In the floating village of Kampong Khleang,...
Most Unique Foodie Experiences in the World
In our quest to find some of the world’s most bizarre foods, we’ve also managed to have some very unique food experiences. We’ve eaten on land, sea, and even underwater. This is a list of some of the most interesting foodie experiences we’ve had. 5. Archipelago,...
The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
My first brush with the Mad Hatter in London was when I ran into a group of theatre artists setting up the tea party scene right outside the Camden station. I didn’t expect to stumble upon them so easily – in fact, I’d already booked high tea at the Sandersons’ Hotel...
Five of the Best Food Markets in Bangkok
You already know that every market in Bangkok is going to yield something new and interesting to eat, so why bother making a list? Well, just in case you’re pressed for time this will help you prioritize so you don’t miss out on the best food 5. Chatuchak Market While...