In the earlier post, we spoke about China Travel Visa- What you need to know So, now that you have planned to go to China, let us explore their cuisines. Chinese cuisines can be traced back to influences from five different regions. These make up the five major regional cuisines of China. Sichuan – fiery hot…
Innumerable people from various states in the USA intend to visit China for their vacation and holidays. Till few years back there were restrictions on visiting the country. However, now the Chinese government has become flexible in its policies and regulations opening up its doors to foreigners from across the globe. Interestingly, with this step,…
Continuing the series on What is your favourite street food? Part 15 Street food Spain has a few but, since autumn has just ended, let me tell you about the most typical one: Roasted chestnuts Not that much of a mystery. Spanish people love chesnuts and the best way to eat them is by the…
Turkey is literally the bridge between Europe and Asia. Also, it really is the centre of the world. You can fly about everywhere from Atatürk Airport. ~Yasemin studies Chemical Science (2020) Turkey is a city of contrasts, absolutely different people, from Muslims to gays, from rich to homeless, from Europeans to Asians. And it’s amazing. A…
Istanbul is unique. Do you know that this city stands half in Europe and half in Asia? Straddling the two continents on both sides of the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul is the cultural hub and the most populous city of Turkey. The city is proud of its seventy museums, 17 palaces, 64 mosques, and 49 churches…
Travelling solo is a great way to gain new insights, experiences, and discoveries about the world you live in – and about yourself. When you’re on your own, you have the freedom to roam wherever and whenever you want and do whatever you please. You’re alone, and it’s one of the best feelings ever –…
The financial hub and port known for its skyscrapers and bustling markets has a scenic side waiting to be explored. Cut through the brick and mortar and Hong Kong can be quite a revelation. The land we usually perceive as a concrete jungle dotted with shopping malls and high-rise buildings has 40 percent of the…
Eurythmy is not dance, nor mime, but an art of movement, wherein speech and music are made visible through the conscious movements of the limbs. In 1912, Dr. Rudolph Steiner, an Austrian initiate, scientist, artist, and philosopher, brought a new art of movement into existence on the foundation of Anthroposophy. Anthroposophy is a path of…
Paris is the capital and most populous city of France. Situated on the Seine River, in the north of the country, it is in the centre of the Île-de-France region, also known as the region Parisienne, “Paris Region”. Paris: City of lights! Paris is the capital of the culinary world and food is equally treated…
Celebrate this joyous occasion with a grand Diwali buffet. Relish a plethora of regional food items featuring Dol Macch, Chavli Batata Nu Shaak, Doodhi Muthia Nu Shaak, Vatana Usal, Roasted Pumpkin Garlic Herb dressing, Mutton Biryani, Dum Ka Murgh, Veg in Green Onion Sauce, Dal Dhaniya Shorba and many more in the grand Diwali buffet….
Continuing my series on What is your favourite street food? Street food France The most eaten street food is definitely : Kebab (or “Grec”): It’s probably the most popular street food in France Jambon-beurre A French classic, pork is often replaced by chicken for those who can’t eat it Tacos Relatively, new, it wasn’t as…
What is Halloween? Well, it is just around the corner on the 31st October. It is a yearly celebration observed across the globe, the eve of Western Christian feast of All Hallows’ Day. It is time to remember the dead, saints (hallows), martyrs and all the departed believers. It is said that Halloween dates back to…