India ~ Hindus, Dalits, Maharajahs and Buddhas
When I was traveling to India on business in years past, I did not give much attention to learning about the history of the country. This time around, things are different, not only because we are dedicating a whole trip to explore India and Nepal as tourists, but also because I now have a new…
Stellenbosch ~ South Africa’s Glorious Wine Country
STELLENBOSCH, South Africa’s Glorious Wine Country When you think of South African wines, what comes to mind? We recently returned from South Africa’s Western Cape province, renowned for its beautiful rolling hillsides, dramatic mountain ridges, and magnificent seaside routes with their breathtaking views. The heart of this strikingly beautiful province is known as the Cape Winelands, and…
BEST of Belarus food: Machanka with Draniki !
BEST of Belarus food: Machanka with Draniki ! Read our previous posting: “Best of Barbados food: Coocoo and Flying Fish!” Machanka and draniki, pork stew and potato pancakes, a staple of Belarus cooking. Apparently, pork became very popular back in the days of the Ottoman Empire as the farmers and peasants discovered that the Muslim…
Eritrea : the Red Land country along the Red Sea!
Eritrea COUNTRY ROLL No 57 : Eritrea, the Red Land country along the Red Sea. We have not been to Eritrea yet. It is a country with an ancient trading history which would normally be of great touristic interest. The port city of Adulis was founded by the Greeks in 600. Its capital city, Asmara,…