Alleppey, or Alappuzha, as it is now called, is a land of sky-blue lagoons surrounded by an abundance of coconut and palm trees, pepper vines and wild cardamom. It's an area in Kerala, southern India, ...

On my fifth day in Kerala, India, I ventured into the mountains of Thekkady to meet the Mannan tribe and experience a traditional tribal meal. The cooking process began with peeling shallots, chilies, ...