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Kanchipuram, India

Posted on August 27, 2018 by

One of the most memorable day trips that we took during our time in Chennai, India was visiting the city of Kanchipuram.  We were told that Kanchipuram was the place in the state of Tamil Nadu to buy silk, so … Continue reading →

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Delicious Lamb Biryani

Posted on August 15, 2018 by

This is a sponsored post on behalf of The Spice House. The recipe and all opinions are our own. Our favorite meal when we visited India was Lamb Biryani. It isn’t a particularly difficult dish to create, but it does … Continue reading →

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Government Museum in Chennai, India

Posted on July 9, 2018 by

History museums are a wonderful way to learn about the history and culture of the country that you are visiting. The Government Museum in Chennai is no exception and was interesting for a variety of reasons. It is the second … Continue reading →

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Chicken Curry

Posted on June 13, 2018 by

Indian food is something that can be found in countries throughout the world. It is interesting that we can find curry powder in stores, but true curry dishes are based upon a variety of spices, of which the proportions can … Continue reading →

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Saint Thomas Cathedral Basilica and Saint Thomas Mount in Chennai, India

Posted on January 29, 2018 by

After going to several Hindu temples during our stay in Chennai, going to the Saint Thomas Cathedral Basilica was a unique experience. The church is built over the tomb of Saint Thomas, one of the 12 disciples of Jesus, which … Continue reading →

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Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Chennai, India

Posted on September 5, 2017 by

Visiting the Kapaleeshwarar Temple was one of the very first things that we did during our trip to Chennai, India. Seeing all of the details and colors throughout the temple grounds was absolutely fascinating. When you visit the temples, you … Continue reading →

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Floating Temples in Chennai, India

Posted on July 20, 2017 by

We saw many different temples during our trip to Chennai and each of them was interesting in its own way. One of the styles of temples that we saw were ones that were built on columns, both in the water … Continue reading →

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The Colors of Life

Posted on May 18, 2017 by

Every culture has captured everyday life as well as their folklore through the use of statues. The details and images can be quite beautiful, but it is important to remember that this isn’t how they were viewed at the time. We … Continue reading →

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What Was Your Wanderlust Moment?

Posted on May 2, 2017 by

We had been taking vacations for years where we would visit interesting locations throughout the United States. We even traveled abroad and to Mexico, but as we look back now, we were tourists not travelers in those days. The trip that changed … Continue reading →

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Nature’s Little Surprises

Posted on April 13, 2017 by

Whenever we get out into nature, we are often surprised by something unexpected. Sometimes it can be as simple as sighting an unexpected animal, but other times it is something more dramatic. This week’s Daily Post Photo Challenge is Surprise, … Continue reading →

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