Waffles, Frites and Belgium

Sunday, 23 January 2011 , 8:42 | Category : Food, People & Culture
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History has played a significant role in influencing the food habits in Belgium. German, French and Latin cultures have a dominant presence in their food habits. Over the years, the natives came across a wide range of people from all across Europe. Through several experiments they evolved their own food habits and style. With just five percent of agricultural population, Belgium produces over 165 different kinds’ food products, including cheeses. Follow the Eurail map and land up in Belgium to feast on [More...]

Markets of Europe

Sunday, 23 January 2011 , 8:12 | Category : People & Culture, Shopping, Travel
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Traveling to Europe involves sight seeing, experimenting with different kinds of cuisines, shopping and much more. The best way to feel the

Temple Bar at night

pulse of a country, city or town is to go to a local market place (not a supermarket or a mall) and watch the lives of the locals go by. You can window shop, munch on a fruit, taste an exotic local dish, buy some souvenirs, take lots of photographs and add them to your [More...]

Mesmerizing Bangkok

Friday, 21 January 2011 , 8:04 | Category : Food, Travel
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I fell in love with Bangkok the moment I stepped into the city. As soon as I landed at the Bangkok International Suvarnabhumi Airport, I knew I was going to have a good time – there was something positive and energetic about the place that I hadn’t witnessed in a long [More...]

The Historic City of Malacca

Wednesday, 19 January 2011 , 6:28 | Category : Travel
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A place where the balmy breeze works like a lullaby and where the people seem to be on a perennial holiday mood. Right from the time you enter this historic city, Malacca will proudly welcome you with its heritage and natural beauty. [More...]