Tahaan – A story of Innocent love for one’s pet

I have to make a brief post about this little gem of a movie. Technically excellent, with a heart gripping story and realistic performances by a power house of artists, this movie not only moves you but warms the heart. It is very deep as an insight into what has become of a fertile, lush [...]

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Happy Summer Holidays !

Time for a well deserved break.
Summer has been here for a while now, but it is only now that we are able to take our break. Looking forward to catch up with all the nice things that comes with going home. Plenty of sunshine is all we are wishing and hoping for. Not [...]

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Coconut water – Pure power drink !

Summer time joys in Hanoi are abundunt, one of them is enjoying fresh fruits, especially fresh coconut water !
The best thing about living in our new apartment is living next to shops serving fresh coconut water. It has become a regular treat to finish our weekend aftrnoons … or rather should I say, [...]

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Chilli – Spice of life

Life for me without chillies is unthinkable.
I have chilli with almost everything I eat. The first item I ask at every restaurant is chilli …. freshly chopped if available.
Chilli is the next globally most recognisable food item after potatoes and pasta. Nowdays, with more research being done on this wonderful vegetable/fruit, more of its virtues [...]

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Female bike riders in Hanoi

The traffic here shocks …. intimidates. It makes sense that foreigners are not allowed to drive here, but with some papers and dongs, many now are at the wheel. At their own risk.
One thing that stands out in the traffic here is the number of female bike riders. They have graduated [...]

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