Author Archives: Eddie

All They Gotta Do Is…Act Naturally

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Eddie

In most countries, the locals are willing to tolerate requests to line their dimpled asses up for a photo-shoot (though it’s not uncommon for them to vehemently decline). In India, however – and especially here in Amritsar – it’s just … Continue reading →

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Faces Of The Punjab

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Eddie

A more photogenic people you will never see! (Okay, perhaps the Mongolians would give ‘em a run for the cash-money – though I gather that not only is there not any fresh fruit available in Mongolia, there isn’t any produce … Continue reading →

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Planet Benares

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Eddie

This ain’t no Bollywood, this ain’t no disco, this ain’t no foolin’ around. Not that I spent much time trying, but nothing I could have done would have prepared me for this place. From the moment one steps off the … Continue reading →

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The Himalaya Giveth And The Himalaya Taketh Away

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Eddie

Part 1: One Foot Before The Other [dc]F[/dc]rom the Circuit’s very outset, in Besi Sahar, the trail is rockier than Sylvester god damn Stallone. Well, into the deep end, I thunk. I had reconnoitered the previous eve with my partners … Continue reading →

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Dashain On The Brain

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Eddie

Return to Kathmandu, and suddenly I’m addicted to Cauliflower. Okay, no worries. Because if this clip doesn’t make you want to drop everything and come here to join me, then you may need to see a specialist. (And by “may”, … Continue reading →

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