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Day Trip to Mostar in Bosnia Herzegovina
During our Balkans travel, Mostar Old Town was one of our stops on the drive from Sarajevo to Dubrovnik via Jablanica and Pocitelj. Because of the many things to do in Mostar, it’s an amazing stop to explore the Balkan history, culture, and try Bosnian vegan food. Being close to major tourist cities of Sarajevo and Dubrovnik, […]
Jains and Jain Temples of Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer fort has seven gorgeous Jain temples, intact from invasions and destruction over the last 800 years! The history of the Rajput King, the Fort, Jains and Jain temples of Jaisalmer, is intertwined and spans hundreds of years. The temples now store precious ancient literature of the Jains in secret underground chambers. They also store statues that […]
Sinhagad Fort Day Trip from Pune
Pune is surrounded by mountains for great trekking and photography opportunities. Sinhagad fort near Pune is an important historic site for the Maratha region. Today the mountains are popular with nature enthusiasts, hikers and history buffs alike. For a special experience, the traditional vegetarian food in Sinhagad Fort is a must have. Villagers have been cooking […]
Rajasthan Travel Tips
Traveling in Rajasthan is a ton of fun but planning is essential because there is so much to see, do and experience. Here are some Rajasthan travel tips. Jaisalmer Tips When to visit Jaisalmer The best times to visit Jaisalmer is during their winter, November through February. We visited in December over Christmas weekend. It […]
Villages in the Thar Desert
The great Thar desert is a world of its own. It looks empty for miles on end but is filled with wonderful surprises. On our first day in Jaisalmer, we drove to Longewala, Tanot Mata mandir and explored the countryside. The drives provide unique desert landscapes and tiny villages. The villages were pristine and it […]
Fascinating Stories of Jaisalmer and its Magnificent Havelis
Jaisalmer Havelis are a symbol of prosperity and astounding arts of Rajasthan. The Havelis tell the interesting stories of Jains merchants of Rajasthan and their fascinating lives. Jaisalmer Havelis looks like delicate jewelry carved out of gold. For centuries, the silk route passed through the region around Jaisalmer. The Jains traders of the region acquired extreme wealth with their […]
On the Dunes of Jaisalmer
Our last stop of the day was the dunes of Jaisalmer. It was a lovely winter evening, an hour before sunset. There was almost no breeze. The desert looked vast and still. The open desert reminded me of my childhood when all of us cousins tagged along with our grandfather on his morning walk to […]
Aga Khan Palace Foundation, Gandhiji’s prison and now an Oasis in Pune
Aga Khan Palace was made famous because Mahatma Gandhi and his close associates were imprisoned here from August 10th, 1942 to May 6th, 1944. Today Aga Khan Palace is a museum and a pilgrimage site for Gandhiji and his close associates. We visited Aga Khan Palace on a weekday morning which was perfect because we […]
Musee d’Orsay
The Musee d’Orsay is a gem in Paris, beautifully curating artistic creations from 1848 to 1914. The building, the collection, staff and the presentation make those times come alive. Most of all, it is undoubtedly the best museum for impressionist art in the world. As someone said,Art is a product of its times. The piece […]
Hiking near Peja/Peć, Kosovo
Have you ever wondered how things are in the new country of Kosovo that US and UK supported in their war for independence? We did too. We started our day in Peja/Peć, with the natural history of Kosovo. On the drive to White Drini river, Sali, our guide shared fascinating accounts of his childhood, communism, the wars, […]
Tips for a Balkans Road Trip
We explored the Balkans ourselves using a rental car as described in the Balkan travel itinerary. Balkans Travel by road worked perfectly because by driving ourselves, we could experience the cities, countryside, and nature at our pace. The people we met were wonderful everywhere. We asked tons of questions and people were always willing to […]
Complete Balkan Tour and Epic Road Trip for You
Complete Balkan tour on a 10-12 day self drive road trip with all itienrary details, tips and tricks for your best Balkans travel. In addition to untouched natural beauty experience modern history of World Wars, Nazis, communism, birth of nations, rising from ashes and real fear of annihilation.
Day Trip to Lake Komani, Albania
Lake Komani boat tour was a delightfully scenic day cruise through the narrow canyons of Lake Komani in the Albanian highlands. The lake is formed by a dam on the Drini River. The magnificence of the mountains, some of which soar 1700m, was simply awe-inspiring. The boat takes the path of the original river, and […]
Burano
Burano, an island of Venice, is like a painting. When I saw pictures of Burano, I thought they were an artist’s rendition of a dream. In life, it’s is even more unexpected. It feels like walking in a life size canvas painted with vibrant colors. Bruno is a small island but gets a lot of […]
Medieval Village of Pocitelj, Bosnia
The village of Pocitelj is a small ad perched on top of one of the mountains not too far from Sarajevo. It is conveniently located right on the major road. A quick stop Pocitelj can be part of day trip from Sarajevo or on the road trip from Sarajevo to Dubrovnik. We stopped at Pocitelj […]
Dubrovnik Views From the Top of the Hill
The best view of Dubrovnik, islands, the sea and the mountains is definitely from the top of the hill. A cable car runs every few minutes from above the old town of Dubrovnik to the observation station on the hill. Napoleon built his fortress up on the hill. It was also the place that saved […]
Dubrovnik’s History
It was particularly fascinating to learn about Dubrovnik’s History because we had visited Venice just three months earlier. Their history is so intertwined that it is most interesting to hear them side by side. Our free walking tour guide, Ivana, is a native of Dubrovnik born in 1992 in the middle of the siege. She […]
Visiting Dubrovnik, the Picture Perfect Fort City
Dubrovnik is the quintessential Fort town and a UNESCO world heritage site. Its a destination for those interested in history, war and recovery, Game of Thrones, music, pop culture, nature, stories, adventure and more.
Dubrovnik Wall
The Dubrovnik wall has been, to a large extent, the reason for the city’s sovereignty over hundreds of years. It’s is over a meter thick and so well constructed that it still stands almost intact after numerous attacks from Venetians and others. While in Dubrovnik a walk on the Dubrovnik wall is definitely a top […]
Kulla Homestay in Kosovo
Our Kulla Homestay in Kosovo near Peja/Pec, was unique experience of staying village. It was also likely our first visit and definitely our stay in a rural setting in our entire lives. In the early 1800s, farmers in this region weren’t really considered part of any kingdom and hence not protected by anyone but open […]
Blagaj, Bosnia, an Important to the Dervish Monetary
Blagaj, Bosnia is the site of a 600 year old monetary of the Dervish order, a branch of Sufis. Overall it’s a beautifully preserved site visited by families to spend the day on a serene and tranquil setting or for visiting the monastery.
Jablanica, Bosnia: 3-Time Destroyed Bridge of Neretva
Along the Neretva Canyon in Jablanica, Bosnia is the site of a bridge destroyed 3 times – during World War II. This is one of the hundreds of bridges destroyed in World War II. It’s one of few bridges not rebuilt and is left to serve as a memory of the devastation. The bridge of […]
Murano
The small cluster of man-made islands to the north east of Venice is the town of Murano. Just a few minutes water taxi ride from Venice, it’s almost like a suburb but entirely different from Venice. Murano is famous for its glass art. So, many glass factories open up for factory tours during their working […]
Italy in 9 Days
Italy is a paradise for food lovers, hikers, nature enthusiasts, history buffs, music fans, fashion divas and of course gelato connoisseurs. So, over spring break we took our first trip to Italy. We loved it so much, will sure return for more. We chose Italy because spring because of the great weather. The tourist season was just […]
Ethiopia in 2 Days
I was in Dubai for a business trip, and Addis Ababa is a quick hop from there so I decided to explore Ethiopia over a weekend. First day was spent in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia. Addis Ababa is quite a chaotic city but it has its own character and is host to some very […]
How to Visit Pompeii in a Day
You can explore the highlights and visit Pompeii in a day by yourself or in 2-3 hours with a guide. Or read tragic stories of Pompeii here.
Road Trip Tips
There are many ways of getting around a destination, each enjoyable in its own ways, but some styles are better suited for some places – Full-on self-driving road trips – Driving in a loop (by starting and finishing at the same place) for many days, across many countries, states or counties. Staying in the one place […]
Traveling as a Vegetarian
There’s nothing more frustrating than an unsatisfactory meal when you’re hungry, especially after hours of hiking or sightseeing. One can’t possibly enjoy a trip if a plain salad, boiled vegetables or bread is all there is to eat! It isn’t as easy for a vegetarian/vegan to find a good meal, but it’s not hard either. It’s important […]
Building Venice, the floating city
Venice is a city built on man-made islands. The process of building Venice is a living proof of human ingenious, will and wealth. Back in the 7th century when barbaric were invading Italy and surrounding countries, the farmers, who couldn’t defend themselves from warriors moved over to nearby islands. The waters in this area were shallow, so […]
London in 6 Days
We took a mom & daughter trip to London over Thanksgiving break. It was on N’s list of places to visit for a few years. London is the perfect destination for a teenager – with its history, pop culture, universities, Sherlock Holmes, the countryside, museums, great food, theater, shopping, parks… the list is so long […]
Stratford-upon-Avon
Our Second day of the London trip in November turned out to be another day with almost no rain so we could truly enjoy Stratford upon Avon, Cotswolds, Oxford and a bit of London. We arrived bit too early to our tour meeting place, right behind the London Eye. It was a lovely Sunday morning […]
Borough Market
We landed in London on a gorgeous, sunny, autumn morning for our Thanksgiving break. We were excited to be there armed with a list of places to see but with no reservations and no concrete plans. At the airport train station we learnt that we should get an Oyster card as the most cost effective way […]
