The 4 Most Underrated Historic Cities in Germany
On any visit to Germany, the main points of entry are typically Munich, Berlin or Frankfurt. While Berlin and Munich have much to offer tourists, next time you’re in Germany why not venture off the beaten path and discover the hidden gems that lie in the northern region. Here are 4 historic cities dripping with […]
A 4 Day Visit to San Miguel De Allende
In the July 2018 edition of Travel and Leisure, the charming Mexican city of San Miguel de Allende was voted the best in the world for the 2nd year in a row! I’ve been dying to visit San Miguel de Allende and when I recently had the wonderful opportunity to attend a destination wedding on […]
Destination Guide to Uzbekistan
WHERE IS UZBEKISTAN?! The word Uzbekistan itself carries an air of mystery about it. I recently visited this destination with a boutique travel company, Acanela Expeditions, and was wowed by the history, culture and its people. If you’ve never heard of the Silk Road, it is the ancient trade route that connected China to the […]
10 Reasons Why You Need to Visit Osnabruck
Where is Osnabruck Sometimes the smaller cities in a country can be just as worth visiting as the more well-known larger cities. For instance, when I recently traveled to Northern Germany on a Historic Highlights trip and visited the historical city of Osnabruck, hiding just a quick 20-minute train ride away from the biking capital […]
10 Things to do in Munster
The Germany you haven’t heard of When you think of Germany, what comes to mind is Munich, Berlin, the Black Forest and perhaps castles galore! However, I recently had the amazing opportunity to discover historical Germany! The beautiful Hanseatic cities of Munster, Osnabruck, Lubeck and Rostock in Northern Germany are just an hour or two […]
Top 5 Reasons to Visit SriLanka in 2019
Why Visit Sri Lanka? Sri Lanka has never really been on my bucket list of countries to see. This could be partly because I’m originally from India and the similarities between both countries are striking. However, I was recently invited to visit SriLanka for a destination wedding and decided to take the opportunity to discover […]
My Experience at the Tiger Temple in Thailand
I stood in line, restlessly shifting from left foot to right as little rivulets of sweat ran down the nape of my neck. The Bangkok heat was not meant for standing. Outdoors. To take a selfie with a tiger. A tiger that’s chained to the tree. What was I doing here again?! That thought ran […]
Greece’s Hidden Gem
I recently discovered a secret Greece has been hiding from the world. It’s called Meteora. The town is a hidden gem, a few hours from Athens. Fully prepared to be swept off my feet by the island of Santorini, I fell in love instead with this magical place, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. My […]
Istanbul: Trapped in an accessory store
I was trapped in an accessory store on a balmy Saturday evening. It was my last night in Istanbul. I had only a few hours to shop and eat doner kebabs one last time before going home to the States. Oh and sit in a Nargile cafe with a mint flavored hookah! Outdoor Nargile cafe […]
Old Town & Gujarati Cuisine: Ahmedabad, India
Gujarat, India?! Uh…what about it? That was my first reaction when my cousin suggested I meet her in her temporary hometown of Ahmedabad (Gujarat’s ex-capital) on my once in three year visit to India. I could be trekking in Ladakh or hanging out in some random village in the south. What the heck would we […]
