Coffee shops

One of the notable changes since my last trip here is the spread of “coffee shops”. People don’t come up to you and whisper “hash brownies” any more. You can now openly buy cannabis-infused food – from chocolate bars to lollipops – that’s packaged to appeal to everyone. Now that cannabis has been approved for … Continue reading / view photos Coffee shops

Remembering my first time in Amsterdam

Like most Indian families in London, when we were growing up, our annual holiday consisted of a day trip to the seaside in a coach. About thirty families descended on Margate or Clacton-on-sea with our homemade curries. That was all we could afford. We really had baaji on the beach. After my first summer job … Continue reading / view photos Remembering my first time in Amsterdam

Roast tomatoes and red rice with orange and almonds

Roast tomatoes and red rice with orange and almonds from the excellent Much More Veg by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

India – Gujarat, Goa and Hampi

Travelling around India in 2017/2018 – Gujarat, Goa and Hampi. Read my first India post. Once you read it, you can click next to re-trace my journey. I especially liked my Goan massage! View photos India – Gujarat, Goa and Hampi

India – Jaipur and Pushkar

Travelling around India in 2017/2018 – Jaipur and Pushkar View photos India – Jaipur and Pushkar

India – Jaisalmer

Travelling around India in 2017/2018 – Jaisalmer View photos India – Jaisalmer

India – Karnataka

Travelling around India in 2017/2018 – Karnataka View photos India – Karnataka

India – Kerala

Travelling around India in 2017/2018 – Kerala View photos India – Kerala

India – Mumbai

Travelling around India in 2017/2018 – Mumbai View photos India – Mumbai

India – Udaipur, Mount Abu, Jodhpur

Travelling around India in 2017/2018 – Udaipur, Mount Abu, Jodhpur View photos India – Udaipur, Mount Abu, Jodhpur