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Ayurveda

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Jill
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We’ve been at Swan Yoga Retreat in Goa for the past 5 days. Out of interest, I had a consultation with the Ayurvedic doctor here. It reminded me of when George saw a chiropractor on Seinfeld: “Well hello, doctor”. Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Health, India | Tagged ayurveda, ayurvedic medicine, diet, dosha, kapha, mantra, pitta, pranayama, vata, yoga | 1 Reply

Food in Myanmar

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Jill
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I thought my overworked digestive system would get a break in Myanmar, as I’d read in several places that the food isn’t all that. Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Myanmar | Tagged curry, lahpet, tea houses, tea leaf salad | Leave a reply

Thailand – Best

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Jill
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I didn’t post much while we were in Thailand – too busy enjoying Thailand – so there’s a lot to cover here. I’ll post separately about the best and worst. Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Thailand | Tagged bophut beach, koh samui, lanna food, mango, sticky rice | Leave a reply

Thai 7-Elevens

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Jill
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I’ve always thought of 7-Eleven stores as quintessentially American but they are everywhere in Thailand. In fact there are more than 10,000 of them in the country, most of which are in Bangkok. Our Bangkok hotel was within easy walking distance of at least 10 of them. Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Thailand | Tagged 7-eleven, alcohol, convenience store, durian, snacks | Leave a reply

Vietnamese food

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Jill
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Vietnamese food is unfairly overshadowed by Thai food in Western countries, I think, and what we get at home bears little resemblance to the cuisine as the locals know it. Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Vietnam | Tagged banh xeo, hanoi, ho chi minh city, mango salad, pho, saigon | Leave a reply

Saigon food market

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Jill
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Today we’ve been to a drive through food market in Ho Chi Minh City. Plenty of opportunity for filming because I felt a still photo doesn’t do this place justice. Be warned: several animals will be dismembered in this short clip.

Posted in Food, Vietnam | Tagged fish, food market, frogs, ho chi minh city, saigon | Leave a reply

Vespa adventure

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Jill
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Last night we went on a food tour of Hoi An on the back of scooters with Vespa Adventures. It was a lot of fun although weaving through the traffic was a bit hair-raising. I found it best to look into the shops and restaurants we passed rather than ahead at the frenetic onslaught of cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Vietnam | Tagged hoi an, street food, vespa adventures, vietnamese food | Leave a reply

Food glorious food

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Jill
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In North Korea we were well fed – more than well. I think at every meal we ate like a North Korean would on a very special occasion, a few times a year. Continue reading →

Posted in Food, North Korea | Tagged cold noodles, dog meat, DPRK, pyongyang, vegetarian | Leave a reply

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