TS INTERVIEW
Living in London but travelling on
an Indian passport. How do you
manage that?
Aah I could probably write a thesis on
this one—we’ve spent insane amounts
of time and money applying for visas
over the years. Our passport booklets
have visa stamps all over the place (thus
the name ‘Bruised Passports’). On the
bright side, London is geographically
conducive to exploring the world—
Africa, Europe, and even the US are just
a short flight away. It’s the perfect base
for frequent travellers.
You both write beautifully: is this
a natural talent or did you learn
writing? Bloggers/writers whose
work you admire?
Thanks a million—I’m so glad you
enjoy our articles. I’ve been a freelance
journalist for years. I’m also a lecturer
of English Literature, so my profession
involves a lot of academic writing. I’m
really passionate about writing and
articulating my feelings about a place.
But it’s definitely a skill I’ve honed over
the years, thanks to my degrees in
English Literature.
Both of us love Jodi’s ruminations on
food around the world. Some of my
favourite authors include Marquez, Kafka,
and Murakami.
You’ve sampled street food and local
cuisines from different countries. A
meal memory that stands out.
Bowls of pho from tiny shacks in the
alleys of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.
We love going hunting for local treasures
recommended by people who live in the
city and South East Asia is a goldmine for
street food connoisseurs.
On the opposite end of the spectrum is
a luxurious dinner at Aman Canal Grande
in Venice. The restaurant is housed in
a Count’s mansion—we had the most
exquisite Italian meal, overlooking
Venice’s famed Grand Canal, here. Words
can’t do justice to either experience.
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