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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 mountain here is one of the popular things to do in Read More …
Barcelona is a gorgeous city in Spain and one of our favorite places. It is also the largest city in the Catalonia region. There are so many sights to behold and places to see and enjoy in the city. So much so that it can be hard to choose which Read More …
Planning a trip to Japan and wondering what to eat in Japan? There is so much more to Japanese cuisine than just sushi and ramen! Here are 15 foods you must try when visiting Japan. And yes, you will have no trouble finding vegetarian food in Japan. Japan has amazing Read More …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Our Spa attendant handed my daughter and me a couple of paper underwear and pointed to the blue floormats on the floor using hand signs and asked us to take off our clothes – I had no idea what to expect in a Moroccan Hammam when I signed us up. Read More …
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: A luxurious palace nested on one of Lisbon’s seven hilltops overlooking the Tagus River. Read More …
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 …
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 …
The French are famous for their decadent pastries and delightful dessert creations – from sinful chocolate croissants to delicately layered mille-feuille, fudge-like Calissons, dainty little French macarons that come in an array of colors and flavors, there are so many desserts you must try when visiting France. Grab some of Read More …