Best Time to Visit Iceland
June – August So is there a best time to visit Iceland?! Well, I first went to Iceland few years back in the summer. While the sun shone almost everyday, it was also definitely windy and cold. I recently went back to Iceland in September and it was realllly cold! It also snowed, and hailed. […]
Iceland by Campervan
Introduction I’ve always wanted to travel around Iceland by campervan. So when my friend Gillian said she’s doing that in Iceland , how could I not join?! This was my second time visiting Iceland and it seemed like a good idea especially because the Fagradalsfjall volcano also erupted in March, after lying dormant for 800 […]
Why I was Scared to Travel to Germany
Immigrating to the States The year was 1989. My family and I were immigrating to the United States. Mom and I were at Frankfurt airport on a stop over from India on the way to our new home in the States. We were standing in line waiting to be served. The counter lady instead acted […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
