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5 cities I would gladly revisit
Travelling is a form of escape, a way to experience diverse cultures and widen our horizons. I love how different places inspire, humble and excite me. There are some that leave a deeper impression on me than others, and I would gladly revisit them.
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Culinary Delights in the Napa Valley
Just north of California’s San Francisco Bay Area lies Napa Valley, a region more commonly known as Wine Country. While the sunny, Mediterranean climate allows for thriving expanses of vineyards, the pastoral scenery and the top-notch wines are complemented by a number of excellent restaurants.
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Uncover the Discovery Cove
I’ve always wanted to swim with the dolphins, or go diving. But I’m not brave enough to get a Scuba licence, and it’s not everywhere that you can give hugs and kisses to them cute dolphins. So I decided to do something about it. A visit to Discovery Cove is clearly in order.
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Top 10 Things To Do in San Francisco
San Francisco – The City by the Bay – is rich with good eats, history, and much to do, from family fun or a romantic getaway. If you are planning a first-time trip to San Francisco, catch our top ten to-do list.
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Top 5 things to do in Salzburg
Mention Salzburg and the vision of Julie Andrews twirling her skirts and prancing around the hilltop comes to mind. Although I didn’t stay very long in the beautiful city, I did manage to see what I came here for and more. And here are five top attractions you’d need to see in Salzburg.
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When you have only 72 hours in Berlin
That’s three days. If you have as this short a time as I did in a city rich with history and culture, you’d be insane not to plan in advance. Lucky for you, I’ve done the agonizing research on what to do and where to go in German’s second largest city. Here’re the top eight places to visit.
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Berlin Reflections
It’s instantly clear where East Berlin ends and West Berlin begins. There’s a line on the ground between east and west where the Berlin Wall once stood. But even without it, you can still see an imaginary divider between the cheerier west and the gloomier east.
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8 Tips on European Train Travel
When I made travel plans across a few Central European countries, I knew I had to take to the rails. It’s the best way to soak in the essence of the countries I’m travelling to. Compared to air travel, train travelling is a whole other ballgame. You’ll have to take note of a whole set of different things.
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Serendipity3, I’m finally here!
I remember seeing it in the movie Serendipity, but I thought it was a fictional place, just to complement the movie title. Then a few years later, I caught a show on the Travel Channel, highlighting the world’s most expensive dessert- Golden Opulance Sunday with its staggering price at the very same place- Serendipity3.
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Trailing the Sound of Music
The opening scene was etched in my mind. Where Julie Andrews skipped and dance on the hills that sprung alive with her singing. I must have seen the movie over 20 times and the half day movie experience was like a dream fulfilled. That’s definitely one item off my bucket list.
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Ten things to do in New York
I find myself in the middle of Times Square in New York City at midnight, marveling at bustling human traffic, glaring neon signs from giant billboards, and brightly lit stores. I feel a rush of adrenaline-my heart was racing, palms were sweating, thoughts scattered. It had just hit me that I’ve finally arrived in a city I’d always dreamt of visiting. After seeing it in countless movies and TV shows, it feels surreal to be finally here.
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Auschwitz Concentration Camp: An aching memory lane
For those far removed from the war, the concentration camp is devastating evidence of the dark days that consumed the lives of over one million Jews and other prisoners. It’s a sobering experience for visitors and a stern reminder on the crushing effects of war.
