Tomato Curry in Southern Kerala
Thirvanathapuram, more commonly known as Trivandrum, is nearly on the southern tip of India. It is Kerala’s business capital with booming shopping and many Indian tourists who come south on vacation....
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Out of the Hills and into Kerala, India Does Not Disappoint
We traveled from the lush hills of Coorg through the rice paddies, and coffee plantations along the tiny windy roads, with no traffic, and beautiful scenery. How do I describe how I felt on the back...
View ArticleKicking Back in Kerala India
“Rent a boat madam?’’ cried choruses of boat touts dotted along the canals. We were in Kerala, India. Famed for its stunning olive green backwaters, Ayurvedic medicine and treatments. I was enjoying...
View ArticleKicking Back in Kerala India
‘’Rent a boat madam?’’ cried choruses of boat touts dotted along the canals. We were in Kerala, India. Famed for its stunning olive green backwaters, Ayurvedic medicine and treatments. I was enjoying...
View ArticleReminiscing the Backwaters of India’s Kerala
I’m reminiscing about the winter of 2007, that I spent traversing the famous backwaters of Kerala and discovering the ways of southern India. Through my rusty memory, I remember the tranquility of the...
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Inspiration: Teaching in North Kerala on the Shores of the Arabian Sea
For the last several days, I’ve been with my teacher and his family in a remote part of N. Kerala on the shores of the Arabian Sea. It’s been a wonderful, relaxing and very HOT (and humid) time....
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The Backwaters of Kerala Sparks Magic On The Island
I heard about it 2 years ago. It had been in my mind since then. A quiet island in the middle of the backwaters of Kerala. This year, the opportunity arose and I took it. I stayed on the island only...
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Kerala, Havana, Bahia Drake Costa Rica and…
In December, I began writing a bi-monthly “column” for the Travel+Escape website — which complements the new Canadian TV channel — about immersive travel. Below is a synopsis of my most recent...
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A Must Excursion in India: The Backwaters of Alleppey
I rotate the wheel towards the right, giving it several turns at one go. Joseph chuckles at my effort to maneuver between an approaching houseboat on the left and a long canoe on the right. I succeed,...
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India’s Kerala, A Unique Cultural Travel Experience
Below, Thrissur Pooram Festival, Kerala, is one of India’s largest cultural festivals. Lonely Planet recently named Kerala one of the top destinations for family travel in 2014. And I agree. Soft,...
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India’s Anaerangal Lake & The Cardamom Trail
One of the many cardamom plantations along the Cardamom Trail “Today we’ll be cycling the Cardamom Trail,” my guide, Rattan, tells me over breakfast. “It’s 91 kilometers (57 miles) from here to...
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The Best Nature Can Buy in India’s Reserves…
After cycling 60 miles (97 kilometers), high-altitude camping at 2,200 meters (7,218 feet) and hiking 11 miles (17 kilometer) uphill — including ascending the Western Ghats second-highest peak,...
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Taking a Houseboat Through Kerala’s Backwaters
While I did a short kayaking trip through the Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, boating had been a smaller component throughout the trip traveling without bus tours through India. That was all changing today,...
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Organic All The Way to the Scotland Of Asia
“Today you have the option of cycling 102 kilometers from here [Periyar] to Kannadipuzha,” Rattan, my Kalypso Adventures guide informed me. Did I look like Lance Armstrong? Still, I loved that he had...
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On Staying Green in Kerala, India – Where Nature Meets Luxury & Eco
View from atop Meesapulimala Mountain in Silent Valley National Park. Just one sight that makes you realize why Kerala is called “God’s Own Country.” Known as “God’s Own Country” for its diverse...
View ArticleDewalokam, an Indian Farmstay on the Banks of Kerala’s Kannadipuzha
“You are most welcome,” says Sinta, an Indian woman dressed in a teal housecoat and saree , as she performs a traditional Indian welcoming ceremony. As camphor burns in a coconut husk, she places a dab...
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Why Kerala India, From Culture to Mountains & Views
Among others, here are some great reasons to visit Kerala and why it should be on your hit list. 1. There’s Great Hiking I never realized India had such great hiking. Silent Valley National Park has...
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Exploring Soma Kerala Palace, an Ayurvedic Resort
“We are on a private island of our own,” I said to my friend. She spins her head ever so slightly to consider this. She lets out a laugh! “You are right!” It is our second day at Soma Kerala Palace,...
View ArticleVisit Varkala for a L’il Luxury, High Cliffs, Sandy Beaches & Tandoori Fish
I have always been disillusioned with the dynamics between siblings. Having been a spoilt only-child myself, it is almost difficult for me to excavate this mystery. Ever since my twins surfaced, one of...
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Traveling with a Conscious Through India’s Kerala
We’re currently cycling from Kochi to Thattekkad, a 60-kilometer (37-mile) journey that immerses me in the local culture of the canal villages. Sure, a bus would be a quicker option, but this...
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