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Travel Essentials that make the best gifts for travelers
Christmas holidays mean a winter getaway for us and we don’t do big holiday gifts or massive decorations around the house. We most likely end up somewhere warm like a beach destination in December and it is always fun to see Santa come in a boat or a jet-ski. I Read More …
A hike through thousands of Torii Gates at the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto
Fushimi Inari Shrine also known as the Fushimi Inari Taisha is an important Shinto shrine in Kyoto. Famous for the thousands of vermilion torii gates that straddle a network of trails behind the main temple, a hike up the moutain here is one of the popular things to do in Read More …
9 Beautiful Japanese Zen Temples & Gardens in Kyoto
Kyoto has long been a favorite destination for anyone looking for a cultural experience when visiting Japan. It has the most beautiful Buddhist temples and Zen gardens. Read More …
An inside look at Lotusland, One of the Best Gardens in the World
Santa Barbara is known for its pretty flowers and gardens, the roses here are some of the best smelling and they come in such pretty shades of corals and pinks. On a recent trip to The American Riviera, one of the top things on my list was visiting the exotic Read More …
A Perfect Week: Best things to do in Marrakech in 7 days
Marrakech is a place steeped in history and architecture, the city with its souks, palaces and the labyrinth-like medina is best navigated leisurely with a guide or someone who truly knows it well particularly if you only have a few days. We spent a perfect week in Morocco last December Read More …
Where to stay in Marrakech: Villa des Orangers
There is a slew of mega-hotels and Riads in Marrakech but if you are looking for a quiet place with 5-star luxury away from the chaos that Marrakech is famous for, book your stay at Villa des Orangers. People who visit Marrakech frequently would agree that Villa des Orangers is Read More …
One day in Essaouira, on Morocco’s Atlantic coast
I sat there with my Casablanca beer and a view of the Citadel, a shrimp from the seafood platter was staring back at me as I was thinking I should have planned this better –– we should have spent a night here, my soul is not going to be satiated Read More …
Riding ATVs on the Agafay Desert near Marrakech
Have you really been to Morocco if you didn’t walk on the dunes in the Sahara or take a selfie with a camel? Well let me tell you, we didn’t make the long 9-hour drive to the Sahara but we had quite an adventure riding the ATVs on the moon-like Read More …
A short and sweet flight on TAP Air Portugal
TAP Air connects Portugal to the world and is the country’s leading airline. They have been operational since 1945 and carry millions of passengers to over 90 destinations around the world. Owned 50% by the state, 45% by a private consortium and 5% by employees of TAP Airlines, it has Read More …
Where to Stay in Lisbon: Lapa Palace
Where to Stay in Lisbon: A luxurious palace nested on one of Lisbon’s seven hilltops overlooking the Tagus River. Read More …
Butter Pecan Latte & Back to School
Do you miss going to coffee shops? We do too… I have been learning to make a few coffee house style drinks at home these days. I have a feeling that this Butter Pecan Latte is going to be my new favorite, perfect for those cozy Fall mornings. Back to Read More …
Eco-Friendly Tips for a Green & Clean Home
Looking for some eco-friendly products and tips for cleaning your homes for the next few months till is safe to have the cleaning crew come through? Me too! Thanks to Miss. Rona, we have added one more item to our endless to-do list – cleaning our homes. I HATE cleaning, Read More …
Best Ice Cream Shops in Plano, Texas
Texas heat has got you this summer? Looking for ice cream nearby? We’ve got you covered! Here are a few of our favorite Ice Cream Shops in Plano, Texas that serve the best homemade ice cream. We are always looking out for Ice creams and desserts when we travel, whether Read More …
How to find Eco-friendly Sustainable Hotels & Resorts
We have always liked nice hotels but when we are ready to travel again we will be a little more conscious of where we stay not just from a safety and luxury perspective but also from sustainability and a social impact point of view. Are you a compassionate and conscious Read More …
From Backyard to Beach, Work from Anywhere: Skyroam WiFi Review
Whether you are a location-independent remote worker, an avid traveler like me, someone juggling WFH, kids’ online classes, and looking for recipes on the web (also me) while sheltering in place, Skyroam helps you work from anywhere! After using a couple of their devices during our travels and at home Read More …