Travel stories, photo blogs and family friendly destination guides
Parking at the DFW Airport
How we get to and from the DFW Airport from the suburbs has changed over the years! Gone are the days of taxis, making arrangements last minute and catching a ride with Uber or Lyft seems to be the norm these days. But did you know you can save significantly Read More …
The intriguing 10 Spanish Islands that must be on your travel list
We have all heard about Ibiza, Mallorca and the Canary Islands but did you know that Spain has more than 60 islands dotted around its coastline? Many of course, are uninhabited nature reserves while others offer northern Europeans warm weather beach escapes and are perfect for honeymoons, couples trips and family Read More …
Hearting Our Art at The Blackstone, Hotel in Chicago
Checking out the Art and Architecture in Chicago has been in my travel wishlist for quite sometime. Now that Sneha (can’t call her teen anymore! the girl just turned 20 this month) has taken a keen interest in creative studies – while pursing a major in Genetics at the University! Read More …
Road Trip : One week Itinerary for visiting the Spiti Valley in India
Spiti Valley is a desert valley at a high altitude in the mountains of Himalayas, in Himachal Pradesh, India. Spiti means “middle land” gets it name since it separates India from Tibet. Located at an altitude of 12500 ft, Spiti Valley is a part of Lahaul and Spiti district, and Read More …
Mozart, Klimt, Getting lost in Schonbrunn Palace maze : Best Things to do in Vienna with kids
Vienna, the capital city of Austria has a lot of history, music and a great cafe culture. If you are travelling with kids like us – be it toddlers or teenagers, don’t miss out on the museums – they have a variety of museums in Wein (Vienna in German). See Read More …
Family Weekend Getaway Ideas in some of the Best US Cities
With kids in school and balancing all their activities, it is not always easy to getaway for long trips but that does not mean you can’t take a break from routine and go on a little holiday. With direct flights and access to loads of kid friendly activities – there Read More …
10 reasons why we Love Living in Plano
15 years ago if you had asked me why I love or rather why I live in Plano – I would have given you just two reasons, good schools and easy to travel from. My Blog is called Outside Suburbia for a reason! We loved getting out of the suburbs…. it Read More …
Shortest Road Trip : A drive around the heart shaped Moorea Island
This heart shaped island with its verdant mountains, turquoise waters and friendly Polynesian people was our last stop in the French Polynesia after spending a few days in Tahiti and Bora Bora. The island is a true reflection of the laid back Tahitian lifestyle and the warm, welcoming character of Read More …
A Staycation exploring fun things to do in Frisco Texas
Thanks to the boys baseball schedule we had to stay home this Spring break, no trips to exotic beach destinations not even driving trips to the the hill country which has been the norm for us all these years. But between all those games practices and tournaments we managed to Read More …
Airport Layover : How and What to see in Madrid in 12 hours
We had under 12 hours to see Madrid, since it was our layover en route to Vienna where we will start our driving trip around the Alps. Madrid is a modern metropolis that offers a taste of the real Spain. Wide avenues are congested with traffic, but beautiful parks break up the Read More …
SriLankan Airlines Business Class Review : Best meal at 37000 feet
On a recent trip to Maldives, we flew on SriLankan Airlines from Chennai to Colombo and then Colombo to Maldives. There is no better way to fly this route than SriLankan’s Business Class. It was an experience of comfort and traditional SriLankan hospitality and warmth, not to mention the best Read More …
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti Review
We were spoilt with wildlife viewing and bespoke luxury safari tent experiences in Masai Mara, so when we made our way to Serengeti, we were a tad bit concerned if Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti is going to be worth the long hike. We had to take a small 13 seat Read More …