Merkato, into Africa’s largest open-air market
Teju Cole’s ‘Every day is for the thief’ is among my favourite books on Africa – a hark back to my own growing up days in Nigeria. A memorable quote from the book goes: One goes to the market to participate in the world. As with all things that concern the world, being in the […]
Coffee and connections. In Kodagu.
On a recent trip to the Kodagu/erstwhile Coorg region, my quest for good coffee opened up some interesting people, conversations, and stories. A lot can happen over coffee! Kannada for coffee There was no signage – at least none that I could read. It was the gas cylinder that made me stop – surely somebody […]
Thar’s how we do it
There is plenty about off-roading that you can apply to other parts of life, including regular roads – maybe another post. Now, the 101.
Dubai – With Determination
Imagine you are a family of five members and one of you has a disability. You want to go on a trip but your plans could be foiled because of the special needs of that family member. Cancelling will be a heartbreak, but carrying on with the trip without that member will be a bigger […]