WINE DINE & TRAVEL MAGAZINE SPRING 2014
This issue features stories that illustrate a range of emotions. From death on the Ganges River to the joy of renewal in Utah, the stories in this issue are entertaining and thought provoking. WDT takes great pride in our wonderful writers and gives them the rare opportunity these days to write in-depth length stores rich with information, detail and personality. Our many thousands of our readers have come to expect this kind of travel journalism and if you’re reading this, you probably do too. We’ve grown again with this issue, publishing more than 90 pages of solid editorial content. We’ve grown because WDT is fortunate enough to attract some of the very best travel and food writers in the industry. In this issue, the talented writers who have contributed since our inaugural issue last year are joined by some veteran talent making their WDT debut. Among them are two Brits, Mark Moxon and Amy Laughinghouse, evocative writers who can make you laugh out loud or maybe just reflect.
This issue features stories that illustrate a range of emotions. From death on the Ganges River to the joy of renewal in Utah, the stories in this issue are entertaining and thought provoking. WDT takes great pride in our wonderful writers and gives them the rare opportunity these days to write in-depth length stores rich with information, detail and personality. Our many thousands of our readers have come to expect this kind of travel journalism and if you’re reading this, you probably do too. We’ve grown again with this issue, publishing more than 90 pages of solid editorial content. We’ve grown because WDT is fortunate enough to attract some of the very best travel and food writers in the industry. In this issue, the talented writers who have contributed since our inaugural issue last year are joined by some veteran talent making their WDT debut. Among them are two Brits, Mark Moxon and Amy Laughinghouse, evocative writers who can make you laugh out loud or maybe just reflect.
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wind along the roadside.<br />
Of course, hotels and airports will have the most modern facilities.<br />
If you’re on the road, rely on your experienced guide<br />
and driver to know which stops will offer western toilets,<br />
whether gas stations, restaurants (including chains like Mc-<br />
Donalds, Starbucks or KFC) or souvenir shops. When exploring<br />
urban area, hotels are a good choice for bathroom breaks.<br />
These facilities, as well as those in some airports, have a full<br />
time tender. A tip of five or 10 rupees is appreciated and even<br />
expected.<br />
Food & Drink:<br />
We loved the Indian food for the most part, but after a couple<br />
of weeks, I would have traded my sunscreen for a taco. Vegetarian<br />
food is the norm here; if there is meat in the dish, it’s<br />
usually chicken or mutton. Beef is rare in India since cows are<br />
sacred. But you’ll be able to find a steak or pork chop in most<br />
hotel dining rooms.<br />
Chicken tikka masala proved to be one of our favorites. We<br />
also loved the fresh grilled flat bread called nan. Masala, we<br />
learned, is not a sauce or preparation. Instead it’s a ground<br />
spice mix that varies with the dish. Countless variations of<br />
packaged masala mixes are sold in spice shops in every neighborhood.<br />
To avoid Delhi Belly, stay away from street food and cut<br />
fresh fruits and vegetables. We usually enjoyed breakfast at<br />
our hotel, which included western favorites. Dinner was often<br />
snacks at the hotel’s executive club or restaurant, since<br />
we were too exhausted from touring for more exploring. In<br />
Mumbai, we discovered some superb fine dining restaurants<br />
and buffets with menus ranging from French to Asian that<br />
satisfied Western tastes. Before dining out, check with the<br />
hotel concierge or Trip Advisor. India also has a version of<br />
Yelp that can be helpful in your search.<br />
Wine, beer and spirits:<br />
Beer lovers rejoice. Beer is the alcoholic drink of choice in<br />
India and is available almost anywhere – even in areas with<br />
bans on alcohol. Kingfisher is a popular brand, but Heineken<br />
and even some America brands were available in many cities.<br />
Hard liquor also is for sale throughout India in hotels and tiny<br />
shops in almost every little town where it is legal. To avoid<br />
bootlegged liquor being sold in brand-name bottles, make<br />
sure the cap hasn’t been tampered with and is sealed when<br />
you buy.<br />
Wine, our drink of choice, was a real challenge to enjoy in In-<br />
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