Month: May 2013

I am very fond of good food and would never miss a chance of gorging on a delicious meal. But my definition of “good food” has changed since I have come to Manipal. Originally from Allahabad, the food I am used to eating is very different from what is served out here. But what is… Continue reading When in Doubt Find Out: An Experiment With Restaurants in Manipal

Sitting on the beach in this glorious heat, looking up at Teide, it is hard to imagine the mountain covered in snow. Of the many words one tends to associate with Tenerife; sunshine, beaches and carnival among others; snowboarding is certainly not one of them. But little more than a few weeks ago we are… Continue reading Snowboarding on El Teide

One of the first things I noticed after moving to Tenerife was just how little effort was needed by the islanders to find a reason for celebrating. Whether walking the streets after the local football team had won (a rare event this season I’m afraid) or just simply enjoying the lively Latin ambience at a… Continue reading Las Teresitas – the people’s paradise

Perched atop a mound of ochre coloured rocks, a small black cat peers sedately into the lion’s den. A couple of very rare white lions gaze back – lioness Saskia offering up a lazy scowl. A group of visitors ooh and ah as Nanouk shakes his young mane. Expertly judging the crowd, the king of… Continue reading Animal Magic – Parque Las Aguilas