All posts by: Marisol
The Mystic of Prayer Flags and Prayer Wheels
Whenever I travel to the countries in the Himalayas where Tibetan/ Mahayana Buddhism thrives, I’m always enchanted with the ubiquitous sights of fluttering prayer flags and spinning prayer wheels. They’re such blissful and mystical sights to behold, even if you don’t know exactly what they stand for. But just what exactly do they mean to the Buddhists? Read more
Thimphu, Bhutan (Part 2): The Archery, Chorten, Artisans and More
Archery After the wonderful surprise visit to the colorful Dromchoe Festival and Buddha Point during our first day in Thimphu, our guide once again thrilled us with another unexpected treat before the day was over – an archery competition! Archery is Bhutan’s national sport and passion. We were really wishing to see a match as we read that... Read more
Thimphu, Bhutan (Part 1): The Festival, the Big Buddha and the City
Bhutanese women in Thimphu’s Tashichho Dzong (Fortress) After a long journey into Bhutan, we were excited to finally be in Thimphu, the country’s capital. Per our planned itinerary, our first day was supposed to be a bit relaxed but wonderful unplanned events filled our day. Read more
Beyond Melbourne: Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley
We ventured out of soulful Melbourne for a taste of its eastern suburbs. It was a great day trip with a pleasant mix of nature, wildlife and winery. Read more
Melbourne Impressions
We continue to reminisce our first wedding anniversary trip in Australia as we celebrate and prepare to leave for our 5th anniversary trip. Melbourne was our next stop after our delightful time in beautiful Sydney. We may have fallen in love with Sydney but we felt more connected with Melbourne. Much more intimate with distinctive creative energy,... Read more
Under the Sydney Sky
It’s almost September! It’s a special month for Keith and I. It’s our wedding month. We can’t believe it has been five years since Our Tiny, Skinny Greek Wedding in Santorini. As we prepare to depart for our next anniversary trip, we fondly reminisce the wonderful trip we had for our first – in Australia. It... Read more
Hiking and Devouring in Cinque Terre – Part 2
We woke up to another beautiful day in Vernazza. It was delightful to walk around the village early morning and to take in its charm and colors. After the spectacular hike the previous day, we were excited to continue the second half of the hike today and to tackle the harder part of the trail. Read more
Hiking and Devouring in Cinque Terre – Part 1
CinqueTerre (“Five Lands”) is a cluster of five fishing villages perched atop the steep hills on the coast of Italy’s Ligurian Sea. No cars, no modern constructions – just sheer old world charms! The villages are connected by ferries, trains and networks of breathtaking hiking trails. It is also a gastronomic paradise. Read more