… can there be one without the other? For many Indians, yes. And there is. While the concept of “love marriages” is starting to become a reality in some areas of India, it’s still very much an unattainable fantasy for young, infatuated couples. Something like 80%-90% of Indian marriages are arranged, each with a varied …
So I had originally intended this blog to be a nutshell of the religions of India and their role in the society of the nation. I then began to think about how dimensional religion truly is in India and ultimately became overwhelmed just thinking about it. The fact is that religion defines everything about India: …
Upon my departure from India and my arrival in Korea, I made sure that my first meal was a fresh, juicy cheeseburger with a heaping side of fries. Perhaps it was the red meat craving, ever-present in my American blood, or maybe it was just human nature taking hold, making me want what I couldn’t …
Of the many things I enjoy experiencing while traveling, the pop culture of a country is near the top. I feel that it can say a lot about a country’s economic and social progress, in addition to its people’s state of mind. It didn’t take me long after arriving in India to see that the …
India. A complicated, in-your-face, non-stop action sequence capable of hypnotizing and blinding any visitor with its Technicolor ferociousness. Or so they say. Perhaps this nation lives up to its reputation in some aspects, but it’s also quite possible that the mere tourist whose priority is to get to the front of the line at the …
Okay, so I’ll admit it. I’ve been a bit lazy over the past two months, at least regarding my blog. For this, I give you my sincerest apologies. Let’s just consider this a necessary hiatus, as things have become quite hectic. I never finished covering my trip to Vietnam, much less about my last few …
After having a morning manicure, Saemi and I headed back to her place to be treated to a homemade meal. Saemi’s mom had cooked up some delicious bulgogi and kimchi– the best I’ve had, mind you- and I couldn’t help but scarf down a big portion of the deliciousness. I guess it’s a good thing …
“Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle,” hissed a cooking egg as its creator, a moody street food vendor, simultaneously moved around a frying pan, plated food, and took orders from foreign customers. “Drip, drip, drip,” replied my traditional Vietnamese coffee as it trickled from filter to glass over sweet condensed milk. “Vroom, vroom, vroom,” roared the seemingly endless …
[Note: The blogs about my trip to Vietnam are not in the usual blog-type style. My entries are merely to document the events of my travels there, rather than focus on one specific aspect of the country or its people. These writings are more for me than anyone, so I apologize in advance for the …
[Note: The blogs about my trip to Vietnam are not in the usual blog-type style. My entries are merely to document the events of my travels there, rather than focus on one specific aspect of the country or its people. These writings are more for me than anyone, so I apologize in advance for the …