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I grew up under the stars

August 13, 2010

As I was growing up, and it wasn’t THAT long ago.. As I was growing up in the 90s in India, I always saw the sky studded with stars. I took them for granted. I never thought, then, of an eventuality where the stars would not sparkle any more. In Guwahati, Patna, Ahmednagar, Dehradoon, Pune and [...]

Restaurant Review – Akbar Ali

February 20, 2010

Surprisingly unmentioned in guide books and expat magazines in Saigon, Akbar Ali has been around for a good number of years and serves a smashing chicken curry. Akbar Ali is located at 240 Bui Vien, in the Pham Ngu Lao (backpacker) area of Ho Chi Minh City. I have to say, Akbar Ali is our [...]

Restaurant Review – Shahi Quila

February 16, 2010

Our three week quest for good kebabs came to an end last night at Shahi Quila, or Royal  Fort restaurant. Shahi Quila is located at 226 Bui Vien, in the Pham Ngu Lao area of Ho Chi Minh City. The chicken tikka kebabs were so good, they inspired (sic) me to write a review. Soft [...]

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May all your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view, where something strange and more beautiful and more full of wonder than your deepest dreams waits for you.




Of the gladdest moment in human life, methinks, is the departure upon a distant journey into unknown lands. Shaking off with one mighty effort the fetters of habit, the leaden weight of routine, the cloak of many cares and the slavery of civilization, man feels once again happy.

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