Selimiye

Selimiye

August 26th, 2009  | Category: Travel


It has been a little over two weeks since I got back from my vacation and I'm still trying to adapt to city life. You see, it was my first vacation in three years. Funny how I've gotten used to the construction happening next door for over two years now... I've spent the first three days of my vacation in a small fishing village called Selimiye, located on ...

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Closed

Closed

August 06th, 2009  | Category: Travel


Right now, I'm most probably lying in a hammock reading Daveed's new book somewhere on the Mediterranean coast in southwest Turkey. Will be back soon with lots of photos and new stories to tell. Update - Sept. 13, 2009 - I've had the most wonderful two weeks and I'm back with loads of photos. Check out snaps from Bodrum and Selimiye.

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The Princes’ Islands

The Princes’ Islands

June 02nd, 2008  | Category: Travel


First, an announcement. Words Without Borders is celebrating its Global Gourmet issue this month. They are featuring guest essays by food writers and bloggers from around the world. I am truly honored to be a part of this exciting gathering, celebrating and enjoying the stories shared by food enthusiasts. Here's a sample of what's to come: Niloufer Ichaporia King (author of My Bombay Kitchen, which I am currently ...

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