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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 Mavs Winter Wonderland
We stepped outside suburbia last weekend to watch the NBA team Dallas Mavericks play It was such a fun and festive evening. South Concourse of the American Airlines center was setup like a Winter Wonderland for a pre-game party. There was Mr and Mrs Clause, Elf and other winter characters. Read More …
Fall colors in Dallas Fort Worth
Fall is a fun time in Dallas, when the temperatures are still in the seventies, the Texan sun is shining and the foliage start turning into shades of gold, gorgeous oranges and reds. While we don’t have the typical New England or Maine kind of acres and acres of leaf Read More …
Thanks Giving Square Dallas – A place of contemplation, serenity and gratitude
Thanks Giving Square is an urban garden in downtown Dallas. Set fifteen feet below ground level with a four foot wall blocking the sound of cars and the Dart rail that run near by, it is meditative and serene space that inspires gratitude. Thanks Giving Square Dallas is not on Read More …
5 experiences to add to your travel bucket list
Having a travel bucket list is a great way to decide where you’re planning on ticking off for your next trip. Some people like to organize their bucket list by country or destination. Another way of doing it is by experience. Some experiences can be ticked off in several places, Read More …
Hiking in the Upper Engadin, Listening to cow bells, trying Walnut tarts : Our favorite things to do in St Moritz
St. Moritz, the birthplace of Alpine winter tourism is a holiday resort town in Switzerland and seems like a well kept secret. It has hosted the Winter Olympics twice and guests from all over the world appreciate the modern Alpine lifestyle and winter sporting opportunities the area provides but you Read More …
Above the Acacia trees : A hot air balloon Safari in Serengeti
We were in an astronaut position inside the hot air balloon basket as I tried to look away from the nervous faces nearby. We had woken up at an unearthly hour of 4 am, tip toed to the lobby at the Four Seasons Serengeti to be greeted by warm croissants Read More …
Mont Rochelle Franschhoek : A Boutique Hotel and Vineyard in the Western Cape
After a few days of safari in East Africa, we were looking forward to a slower pace of travel and some Rest and Relaxation. As we got to the last part of our African Adventure, I’m so glad we planned to spend some some in the winelands near Cape Town, Read More …
Bateleur AndBeyond : A Bespoke Safari Camp in Masai Mara, Kenya
Our first Safari Camp experience was nothing short of extraordinary, we were welcomed with champagne in crystal flutes with elephant motifs and friendly smiles. The staff at Bateleur AndBeyond Safari Camp had setup a welcome table with white roses at the dusty airstrip where our small bush plane landed. While we Read More …
Discovering different strokes : Street Art Around the World
Do you love finding alleyways filled with murals and street art? Neither confined to the walls of museums nor having to follow anyone’s rules, these murals and graffiti sometimes have political messages, sometimes just splashes of colors but always give us a glimpse of local culture. The independent artworks may Read More …