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
The Journey into Bhutan, the Last Shangri-La
We finally set foot in the top destination of our dreams. But not after enduring 25 hours of flying time on four series of flights with layovers at three different airports in three countries over a period of three days. Traveling from bustling New York to remote and pristine Bhutan was a long, long trek indeed.... 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
Jordan: Along the Highway of Great History
View of the Jordan Valley from King’s Highway The journey along Jordan’s scenic King’s Highway from Amman to Petra is like traveling back in ancient times. The route is dotted with amazing sites that go as far back as the Biblical period. King’s Highway itself is as old as time – it is the world’s oldest continuously... Read more