http://www.globaltravelwriters.com/ Global Travel Writers en http://www.globaltravelwriters.com/EXT:tt_news/ext_icon.gif http://www.globaltravelwriters.com/ Global Travel Writers TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 14 Jun 2011 05:50:00 -0400 http://www.globaltravelwriters.com/articles/category/meghalaya/article/new-food-trails-in-india/ Experience the exotic flavours of India's northeast Tandoori, Mughlai and South Indian cuisines are well known in the West. But the foods of north-eastern India, from the exotic dishes of Sikkim (including yaks’ cheese and sautéed orchid buds) to the rare chital fish of Assam and the rich pork dishes of Meghalaya, are less well-known. A “food trail” through this region reveals some astonishing taste delights. See image preview: http://www.photographersdirect.com/simmons/search.asp?lb=5051

]]> Graham Simmons India Assam Meghalaya Sikkim Food & Wine Cultural Travel Destination Travel By: Graham Simmons Sat, 30 Jun 2007 01:34:00 -0400 http://www.globaltravelwriters.com/articles/category/meghalaya/article/water-shortage-in-cherrapunji/ The world's wettest town runs out of water during the dry season For many years, the Indian town of Cherrapunji has held the title of wettest place on earth. But incredible as it may sound, the world’s wettest town is now suffering from a shortage of drinking water. Local authority Denis Rayan explains the background to this strange scenario, and also defends the town against rival claims to the title of "world's wettest place" by the nearby village of Mawsynram.

]]> Graham Simmons India Meghalaya Cultural Travel Eco-tourism By: Graham Simmons Sat, 03 Mar 2007 06:56:00 -0500