Bangladesh, populous land of the Bengalis!
Bangladesh. Read our previous country posting: “Bahrain, the Persian Gulf island with one million palm trees!” COUNTRY ROLL No 15 : Bangladesh, populous land of the Bengalis, where adventurous say Come visit before the tourists do! Read our related posting: “Best of Bangladesh food: Kacchi Biryani!” Read our next country posting:”Barbados, well developed easternmost island…
Benin, cradle of the voodoo religion!
Benin. Read our previous country posting: “Belize, which has it all : Mayas, beaches, jungles, barrier reef!” COUNTRY ROLL No 20 : Benin, cradle of the voodoo religion in French West Africa! Photo Dan Kitwood/GettyImages Read our related posting: “Best of Benin food: Ago Glain with Pili Pili, a mouthful just to pronounce…
Spectacular Paris & Normandie AmaWaterways Cruise
SPECTACULAR PARIS & NORMANDIE AMAWATERWAYS CRUISE Ever since I saw the incomparable Audrey Hepburn remark that “Paris is always a good idea” in the original version of the movie Sabrina, I have been a believer. I have lived twice in France, traveled there regularly on business, and then returned many times for pleasure … and I do…
The best of colonial living : The Delhi Gymkhana Club
Delhi Gymkhana Club. “You’ll get your dentures before your get a membership at the Delhi Gymkhana Club”, headlined a 2011 Times of India article about the Delhi Gymkhana Club. “That’s if you apply young”, the article went on, “It will be a 37-year wait if you apply now”. That’s the average number of years an…