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• Kathakali, Traditional Dance of Kerala

  In Destinations, Religion / 25 April 2010 / 1 comment

  

  I had convinced myself not to see the Kathakali dance program scheduled upon my arrival in Fort Kochi. The drive into this city was long, my time was very short, and I had a list chock full of sightseeing to work through. No matter what excuse I gave, my driver Selvam, was not going to let me miss this show. Fortunately his persistence convinced me to give it a try with the agreement I might be coming out early.

• FAST TIP: Malayalam, Language of Kerala

  In Languages, Travel Tips / 9 April 2010 / 1 comment

  

  You’re in the deep south as you cross the border into Kerala. Not only does the terrain change to more tropical greenery, so does the language of this Southwestern state. If you’ve traveled from Karnataka, [...]

• A Stay at The Cochin Heritage, Fort Cochin

  In Accommodations, Kerala Hotels / 2 April 2010 / 0 comments

  

  My time in Fort Cochin (Kochi) was much too short, roughly 18 hours, but my stay at The Cochin Heritage was memorable. My trav bud and I stayed as guests of the owner Ajit Joseph [...]

• A Tricky Floral Visit to Anthicade Nursery, Thekkady

  In Culture, Destinations, Travel Tips / 31 March 2010 / 0 comments

  

  My initial intentions were to label Anthicade Nursery under SKIP/AVOID. This came on the heels of being charged Rs 200 ($4.50) to walk through what I discovered was nothing more than a driver trick. What [...]

• Clouds Walk of Thekkady, A Tourist Must Do Activity

  In Adventure, Culture, Destinations / 28 March 2010 / 1 comment

  

  To make the most of your visit to Periyar/Thekkady, skip the elephant rides and boat tours of Periyar Tiger Reserve. Instead, contact Clouds Walk for a guided trek up the mountains. Cloud Walks has been [...]

• Skip Pepper Garden Coffee House of Kumily

  In Avoid, Food, Kerala Restaurants / 28 March 2010 / 0 comments

  

  Twice I tried to give Pepper Garden Coffee House my business while staying in Kumily, Kerala. Lonely Planet recommended this spot plus it was a short walk from my room so why not? My first [...]