Discovering India’s spice state

If you love cooking Indian food and want to learn more about the spices used, head off to the state of Kerala in the south of the country and visit the spice plantations. You can also see tea plantations, enjoy the backwaters and even enjoy relaxation in the city of Kochi, one of India’s most laid-back cities. If you want to know more, here’s my article in H&N magazine.

Mark Nicholls Heads to Kerala in Southern India in Search of Tea and Spices – HN Magazine

Mandu: India’s mysterious forgotten city

Mandu is a forgotten city in the south of Madhya Pradesh with near-deserted mosques, palaces, mausoleums and step wells. It’s not exactly on route one of India’s tourist trail but for anyone seeking to venture off the beaten track and into the heart of India, it offers a magnificent and memorable experience. For a more detailed look, here is my article on TripReporter: The Abandoned Mosques And Palaces Of Mandu: Discover Some Of India’s Most Atmospheric Sites