The trip from southern Goa to Bhatkal Taluk takes 3 hours, one way. On the way down I saw cows, dogs, chickens, cats, pigs and a peacock. I passed Churches, Mosques and Temples. My driver overtook a hundred cars, mopeds, trucks, 3-wheeled cars, bicycles and avoided disenfranchised cows. It’s a stunning drive with lots of...Read More

Goa’s been on my list and I’m finally here. What a gift. Such beautiful beaches. I’m at Agonda Beach in Southern Goa. It’s more laid back than the northern beaches. This is a beach where dogs, cows and horses wander freely. And Europeans. Where the colors of India overflow into all areas of life. And...Read More

I love Sundays in big cities. They take a chill pill and it makes for great wandering. Mumbai got a good dose of sedatives today, despite it being India’s Republic Day, commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Constitution of India. It’s obviously a proud and important day to Indians. I felt lucky to be here...Read More

The traffic is considerably lighter on a Saturday in Mumbai. It’s now on par with rush hour in Los Angeles. Again I spent lots of time in a car and despite no regard for any traffic rules, I witnessed zero accidents. There’s something to be said for that. My first visit of the day was...Read More

It’s definitely been an eye opening day. 29 floors up in my nice hotel room, I can still hear the hustle and bustle including the never ending honking of horns. It’s the language of the streets. And those streets may have been designed for 2 lanes but they now make room for at least 5...Read More

36 hours isn’t enough, but it makes for a jammed packed visit to Las Vegas. It included two work dinners (with great Vegan options) – Allegro at The Wynn and Jaleo at The Cosmopolitan.  Even the luncheon I attended at the Four Seasons included a great vegan plate with tofu and vegetables. Scott Dorsey was...Read More