Growing up in the Eastern Syriac Orthodox Church, the name Constantinople was more than just a historical term. I first encountered this grand city during Sunday School, where biblical stories of the past came alive. It was about the Kusthanthinopolis Sunnahados (The Synod of Constantinople) during church services, the name rolling off tongues with reverence …
Driving through eastern Spain was a delight, but we stumbled upon an exceptionally rare surprise along the way. As I’ve mentioned in previous blogs, we’re all about road trips, especially when we get to venture down local roads and experience a place authentically—beyond the usual tourist spots. Needless to say, we take a lot of …
Driving down from Barcelona to Granada was a road trip for the books. Ever since I read The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, I fell in love with the word “Andalusia.” It’s not just a name, but a place woven with dreams—the land where the shepherd boy Santiago set out to seek his fortune, where an …
Anytime we travel, we make sure to carve out space in our itinerary for a road trip. It doesn’t matter if it’s just for a few hours or a whole day—venturing beyond the typical tourist spots brings out the essence of a place. It’s in these detours that we catch glimpses of local culture, meet …
Road trip to Andalucia, Porta Ventura, Valencia and Back roads Read More »
Empty nesters traveling without kids?? We can’t believe it’s real! Somehow, we survived the marathon of parenthood, and now, with the kids both shipped off to Universities, it feels like a new beginning. The first few weeks were not easy at home, it was very quiet and we were both jumpy. Setting a table for …
If you get a chance to visit a new country with just a day to plan, would you jump in – that was my short but wonderful trip to Zürich and Rust. My travel plans were finalized on a Saturday, and we were off with our packed bags on Sunday. The plan was pretty straightforward- …
Cheese, Chocolates and Schnapps: Switzerland to Germany Read More »
We were only there for 4 days but we covered most of the iconic landmarks. More details in the blog. Here is a tried and true itinerary Day 1 Day 2 & 3 Day 4
Being born and raised in Kerala-India, I have always seen Sri Lanka as an extension of my homeland – a next-door neighbor who we smile at every day but never visit. Referred as the ‘The Tear Drop Island’, ‘Pearl of Indian Ocean’, ‘Granary of the East’ etc., and history of India and Sri Lanka are …
4 days in Sri Lanka: Sigiriya, Dambulla and Elephants Read More »
Our trip was short and I felt like we just covered only a small portion of this beautiful island. Read on if you have just a few days to explore. Day 1 This is a full day trip but both locations are in the same area. Day 2 We wanted to take a relaxed day …
Sending a kid off to college is both surreal and exciting. The anticipation of saying goodbyes to the semi- adult that you brought up is a hard reality to face. 2022 was a year of both anxiety and excitement for me – full of many ‘lasts’ and ‘firsts’: one last road-trip, one last ski trip, …
Maui, Hawaii: Volcanoes, Hump-backs and Waterfalls Read More »