It ain’t easy living the Thug Life. You get up, you gotta put on a tiarra, then you have to do some gangsta shit. You eat well, you dress well, you sleep well. You wake up in the middle of…
Chole Without Piaz and Other Acts of Culinary Sacrilege in India
We ate A LOT of fabulous food in India — from panch paani gol gappe to those fabulous alu ki tikki burgers that the street stall guy served up just outside of the Golden Temple. (And sadly, I can’t get…
India: A Magical Palace In Mysore
Navdeep remembers Mysore for those crazy, three-foot-long paper dosas, and the rip-off hotel astrologer who, not realizing we were already wed, told Navdeep he’d find his bride somewhere around 34. (We got married when he was 26, and then…
The Joy of Eating Street Food
Before we left for our six-month honeymoon to India back in 2007, we received all sorts of unsolicited advice in New Jersey, where we had a Four Hour Layover Fiesta, with the biggest family naan I have ever seen. And…
Our Kahani
Our Kahani means Our Story, but I won’t ever call it that for the same reason I will never say What is your problem? instead of What is your funda? Or say chai-tea, or naan-bread. And if anyone translated IshqInABackpack as…
Riveting Post on Just Getting To The Airport For Our New Orleans Adventure!
We leave the house on time to get to the airport this morning. A first for us in quite a while. We didn’t have diaper bags to pack, milk bottles to fill, or a sleeping baby to manhandle into her…
Video: Sona and Navdeep Jump Out of a Plane in Hawaii
We got a bit bored of hanging out by the shops in Waikiki, and it was my brother-in-law Tarun’s birthday, so we all thought the best option was for all three of us to jump out of a plane. No,…
Going Local: An Insider’s Guide to Pakistan and India’s Film Industry
The Woods, they are a confusing place. Bollywood is just a player in India’s massive cinema scene. Get the low down on Bollywood, Mollywood, Tollywood, and yes, even Kollywood. I am also including Lollywood (you heard me right) even though…
Travelogue Hawaii: Deciding to Go
When Sona’s mother asks me if I have ever been to Hawaii, my instinctive reaction is to scoff like a pretentious backpacker. Granted, it isn’t with the same level of incredulity as the time we axed our adventurous Greece trip in…
Travel Tips: Five Travel Tips To Get The Best Prices on Airline Tickets
One of the most annoying things about travel is exactly that: traveling. I’ll admit that taking rickshaws in India, or riding on sleeper buses in China is bloody good fun. Flying, however, is the most boring form of transportation, but…
Musings: Independent Travel . . . With Children?
I finally got my computer in good enough shape to edit this video and the last bit made me smile. Watch it and you’ll see what I mean. We were staying at this coffee plantation in Madikeri, Karnataka,…
Weekend Honeymoon: Las Vegas, Nevada
Looking for a quick, romantic getaway? With its sparkling lights, posh dining and worthy sites galore, Las Vegas is a sure bet for romance – especially if you want to tie the knot or renew your vows. In fact, Navdeep and I got married there (before the big, fat Desi wedding), so for us, it’s a super-special weekend honeymoon destination.
