La Cloche a Fromage – Cheese Restaurant in Strasbourg, France
Cheese-lovers can’t miss the amazing cheese shop and restaurant La Cloche a Fromage in Strasbourg, France. This restaurant is a must-dine experience not for the lactose intolerant!
Indian Grocery in Brussels – Ideal Cash and Carry, Molenbeek
Get your spice on!
Not long after Andrew and I returned to Brussels, we discovered one major drawback to our trip to India – Indian take-away in Brussels just didn’t do it for us anymore. We love Indian cuisine and were blown away by the flavours we had in Bangalore, Goa and Kerala and by how each region varied so much in taste and ingredients.
Exploring the Kerala Backwaters by Kettuvallam Houseboat
Although Andrew and I were disappointed to leave the Taj Kumarakom so soon, we were looking forward to our last day in Kerala. About a year ago, I read an article, in a travel magazine, about exploring the Kerala backwaters by houseboat and I was excited to spend our final day doing just that.
7 Reasons Expat Life Sucks
Expat life can be lonely (Photo via istock)
I often get emails from people considering becoming expats. I try to present both the good and bad sides of expat life, for a balanced view of what they can expect. Here on CheeseWeb, you will usually find a positive view of expatriation, because for me, the benefits of living life abroad far outweigh the negatives.
Veerabhadra temple, Lepakshi and Bhoganandishwara temple, Nandi Hills, India – A Photo Essay
Intricate carvings in the Veerabhadra temple, Lepakshi
One of the highlights of our recent travel to India was visiting some of the spectacular Hindu temples. While staying in Bangalore, I was invited to join a girls-only outing to Lepakshi, to visit the 16th-century Veerabhadra temple.
Reaching Nirvana at the Vivanta by Taj, Kumarakom, Kerala
Nirvana – The Taj Kumarakom
Our luxury experience at the Taj Kumarakom Hotel in Kerala, India was a resort stay we’ll never forget.
Goa, India – A Relaxing Beach Vacation
Candolim Beach, Goa, India
For many, Goa, India still conjures up images of hippies, all-night raves, drugs and drunken debauchery. This side of Goa still exists, or so I’m told, but it’s certainly not the Goa we experienced. For us, Goa was a place of laid-back relaxation, fresh seafood and drinks on endless sandy beaches. In a word, Goa was restorative, but not without its own lessons on surrendering to India.
Hotel Stays – Comfort is in the Details
Is this a great hotel room?
Andrew and I have been travelling quite a bit recently and that means spending our nights in hotels. We’ve been fortunate to stay in a few really fantastic hotels over the years; Castles, beach resorts, incredible cottages, even a church. But normally when we travel, the hotel itself is not as important as the destination. We just want a clean, affordable place to lay our heads at night.
Bangalore – India’s Green and Modern Travel Destination
Purple Jacaranda trees in Cubbon Park
Despite being India’s 3rd most populated city, Bangalore is not typically on the tourist trail. That doesn’t mean you should overlook it as a place to visit.