When massive tin deposits were discovered in the Kinta Valley in the 1880’s, the town of Ipoh grew rapidly, creating great wealth and numerous millionaires. The many fabulous colonial-era homes and buildings of modern-day Ipoh are a testament to that heady time. One hundred years later, tin prices collapsed and many mines closed. Ipoh went … More Tin City: The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of Ipoh.
While Varkala is not India’s ground zero for yoga, a walk along the town’s cliff-top path will have you tripping over tanned and toned aficionados. Signs for sunrise, sunset, rooftop and beach yoga classes proliferate. “Oh right,” I thought, looking at this poster, until I saw a beautiful woman do a similar pose on the beach, … More Varkala: Where yoga meets the sea
Oh, I know what you’re thinking,”can’t wait to hear all about the palaces.” I promise you this post will have so much more; Mysore is our first big Indian city and there are lots of interesting things to tell you about. Such as: There is no shame in pretending you are Indian royalty. As much as … More Mysore: City of Palaces
Leaving Ourselves Behind 