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Beautifully serene settings coupled with a culture as vibrant and warm as the very sun that shines on Kerala's verdant land make a trip here unforgettable.
Travel in virtually any direction from town, and you'll discover hidden lagoons, secluded beaches, waterfalls, hot springs, and a myriad of jungle-draped islands pulled right out of Robinson Crusoe.
The alpha moustache belonged to the ringleader of the twisted display of flesh, denim and synthesizer onstage.
There were yak traffic-jams, forests of flowers and children playing with tires around yak-dung fires. At night the sky opened, a ceiling punctured by the brightest stars I had ever seen.
I get plain lassis from Lassi Wallah on MI Road in Jaipur, India.
Even as I left, the scent of the marketplace clung to my skin.
After breakfast, we steered clear of the macaque monkeys that had gathered on the patio in the hopes that hotel guests would share their croissants.
Fortunate to be moving at all -- cars in the opposite direction were gridlocked as far as the eye could see -- I craned my neck out the window to get a better look.
The food court was unlike any I've ever seen: dim sum, Indian rotis, sushi, ramen, Malayan "hawker food" and so much more all side by side in the gleaming basement area.
Just over a decade ago Lonely Planet was being accused of supporting Burma's corrupt military regime for publishing a guidebook to the country. Boy, have times changed.
All that remains of this once vibrant area is a bunch of torn down buildings, empty lots and shacks.
On one of the following mornings -- I quickly lost track -- I followed the curve of a beach until it ended in a village half-sunk in ocean.
Even if you're not a big drinker, sampling a unique local beverage can be a fun way to spice up your travels and learn something about the culture at the same time.
From elite sushi temples to the most humble grilled sweet potato vendor, it's nearly impossible to have a bad meal in this city.
As we stepped out of the serene plantation, we followed narrow damp twisty trails through the thick, humid wilderness.
