Kerala is renowned for plenty of things – you just have to scratch the surface and you’ve got its magical backwaters, the Chinese fishing nets of Kochi, and Kathakali, which is a very special kind of Keralan classical dance. But its rich, fertile soil, staggering humidity and endless water supply also lend it the perfect…
The next morning, after yet another eye-wateringly good and hearty traditional breakfast, we took a short walk up to the main road for some of the more mundane aspects of travelling like buying insect repellent, bottled water and toothpaste, and finding an ATM. But in India even small off-the-beaten-track superettes are extraordinary places to explore,…