The Secret Diary of a Fair Trader

Grilled pork on a stick. Delicious

Recycled Indian Newspaper gift bag.

Buddha shrine with waterfall outside a health spa on Sukhumvit Soi 8 in #Bangkok #Thailand

Somewhere to store your spectacles, so you never forget where they are.

It's curry time.

Colourful mandala to help brighten your day.

Working hard in Vietnam

Hamsa Hand pendant.

Silver-coloured brass finger ring crafted in India and featuring a cute giraffe.

Crafted by Fair Trade artisans in India.

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Motivational quotes from Buddha.

Amazing image of Buddhist Monks praying in a temple in Thailand.

The takeaway has arrived.

Sam Thai Restaurant in Southport - Food Review. Here is my food review following my first visit to Sam Thai Restaurant, which is on the famous Lord Street, Southport town centre (near The Monument). I was impressed with and reassured by the warm greeting and delightful service at this attractive lioght and airy venue. I had Sam Spicy

Kenyan Soapstone is becoming more and more popular in the UK as people travel and learn more about it. But there is still confusion as to what it actually is. This blog post hopes to explain just that - where it comes from, what it can be turned into and give you a little of the fascinating

Conserve India are linked to the "rag pickers" in Delhi - a community of people that are the weakest and poorest in their society. Many of them have limited access to education and health benefits. Yet, thanks to Anita Ahuja, whose pioneering work transforms used materials into trendy textiles, these people are given hope.