Learning to make ghee and Indian sweets with Manick, a tea stall owner in Kolkata, India.

First impressions of Kolkata, India, in the form of one-paragraph short stories.

After five countries in four months, it's time for the Backpack Foodie to leave Southeast Asia. Here are the best - and worst - of his time in the region.

A trip through Thailand's northeast region of Isaan, including stops in Khon Kaen and Nakhon Ratchasima.

Tips on eating street food from the Backpack Foodie, including pictures of street dishes from around the world.