PHOTO: Chinese Chestnut Vendor

Chinese Chestnut Vendor When steamed, Chinese chestnuts take on a ...

VIDEO: Bengali Seafood Feast

I love to try new cuisines, and when I was in Kolkata, I was extremely excited to try Bengali cuisine! And to try Bengali cuisine, I headed to a famous restaurants known as Bhojohori Manna. Thank you for watching! (If you can’t see the video, click here) The entire Bengali seafood feast was outstanding, I [...]

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PHOTO: Dragon Bridge in Yangshuo

Dragon Bridge in Yangshuo One of the destinations I loved visiting while biking in Yangshuo, China, was Dragon Bridge. It’s a beautiful place to relax, take a swim, and just enjoy the atmosphere. Can you spot the wedding couple at the top of the bridge? It’s also popular for wedding photography!

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Delightful Meal at the New Jalpaiguri Railroad Station in India (NJP)

There’s really not much to do in New Jalpaiguri (known by train code as NJP), India, except it’s a big train railroad junction – sort of the station that connects North India with Northeastern India. After spending time in both Darjeeling and Gangtok and I had to go back to NJP. And apart from waiting [...]

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Nagaland Food – An Overview of Delicious Naga Cuisine

Nagaland, located in very Northeastern India, is a state that’s just north of Myanmar and just south of China and Bhutan. There are sixteen main tribes in Nagaland, each with similar yet unique traditions and practices. While food from each tribe overlaps, there are also certain dishes that are specifically known from a certain tribe. [...]

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VIDEO: Territy Bazar – Dumplings and Soup for Breakfast

In this week’s video, I take you to the famous Territy Bazar, a street in Kolkata, India, that’s famous for its Chinese breakfast dishes. Watch the video now… Thank you for watching! (If you can’t see the video, click here to watch it on YouTube) Kolkata is not exactly a morning city. I woke up [...]

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PHOTO: Pakistani Pakora

Pakistani Pakora A pakora is a deep fried fritter included in Indian food, Sri Lankan food, and Pakistani food in a variety of variations. These homemade Pakistani eggplant pakoras were wonderful, and the local family who served them to me said that they especially enjoy eating them, along with tea, on a rainy day.

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PHOTOS: Colorful Chaos at Kolkata’s Mullik Ghat Flower Market

One of the top things to do in Kolkata is to visit the always colorful and chaotic Mullik Ghat flower market. The market takes place just below the magnificent Howrah bridge, and is located adjacent to the Hooghly River. I took a taxi to get to the market and arrived mid-morning, but I think the [...]

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Roasting and Eating Pig Intestines in Nagaland, India

After spending time in Kolkata, I had an opportunity to visit a friend of mine in the Northeastern Indian region of Nagaland. Eating pork is a big part of the local culture, especially around holidays and celebrations. I got to taste many different Naga food dishes, including lots of pork, fish, and some incredible chili [...]

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