I have written multiple posts about my trekking experiences in Himachal, my love for the vibrance and bustle of Manali and Bhuntar, the relative calm in the mountain villages, the friendly nature of the village folk, endless plates of maggi at chai-tapris, and my love for Himachali food. The several commas that follow every time read more…
Malera or Baasi Atta pre-ferment – Indigenous fermentation methods followed in India
I have been wanting to write about indigenous fermentations and cultures w.r.t to Himachal and the surrounding regions for a long time but the volume of information I found once I started digging, was sometimes overwhelming and at other times inadequate. How does one start on a topic like this and do justice in one read more…
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Medical awareness for high-altitude trekking – Part I
(This article will be published in two parts; Introduction to afflictions associated with high-altitude trekking (part – I) and better understanding of each of these conditions (part – II). If you have any doubts or need clarification please leave us a comment and we will address it in the next article or reply asap.) Trekking read more…
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A guide to hiking Mount Batur (Gunung Batur) at Bali
Recently Harsha and I went to Bali. We had only five days and decided to divide between staying at Ubud and at Canggu as both places are known for not only scenic landscapes but also an abundance of vegan food. I agreed immediately when Harsha suggested a hike as I have been consciously including some read more…
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My trip down South to Madurai, the City of Temples – A travelogue
I was out for a week or so from town, on a short vacation to Madurai and Coimbatore, both located in South India. Even after my return to Mumbai, a week later, I still haven’t got over the beauty of Madurai. I intended to make this a short post and add a recipe, but I read more…
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