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The beauty of travel is that many elements and factors can create a different experience than the last time you traveled. The simple change of your primary mode of transportation creates a whole new journey. For example, trying to go to a destination by plane is different from getting to Read More …
Planning a trip to the mountains this summer or fall? If you have been following us for a while you know we love escaping to the mountains in summer. We love spending summer in the mountains and have been to Vail, Whistler, Whitefish…. the Swiss Alps. With more than a Read More …
Even though we carry many lenses and take countless photos when we go on our trips, I’m never good about taking Family Photos or sending out Holiday cards every year. So during one of our trips to Italy, we made it a point to budget some time and travel dollars Read More …
Sun Salutation is probably the most popular Yoga sequence and how I usually start my day. Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation consists of 12 yoga poses and is best to be practiced in the morning in order to wake up the body and greet the sun. Making a practice of Read More …
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 …
Packing for a Safari is a little bit of a challenge if you want to be stylish and still be under the baggage size limits for the small bush planes. Shop in your closet first for some basic beige and neutral staples and add a couple of layers in the Read More …
Do your travel keepsakes and souvenirs invoke memories of your trips to faraway places, are you reminded of conversations with locals… what you learned about the meaning behind that token of travel that you had acquired or are you reminded of a cheesy and touristy souvenir stall that sells garish trinkets Read More …
When kids are involved in the process of planning a trip, even if only parts of the itinerary, it keeps them engaged and interested. It could be doing a little research about the place that they are visiting on vacation, coming up with an activity or even cooking a food item to Read More …
It is not always about checking off countries and counting passport stamps, for us when we go Outside Suburbia. It is about sharing the experience with the kids, spending family time with them, making memories, watching them learn and grow from these travels. Having said that we do have an Read More …
When you are stuck inside and the next holiday seems far away, the best thing to do watch a movie or two and be transported to another place. Can you think of a better way than to experience a destination you haven’t been or visiting a place you love without leaving Read More …
As I popped the last macorna almond and washed it down with some sherry in Seville and pondered – Is it really hard to stick to a vegetarian diet when traveling?! Friends always ask isn’t it hard to find vegan or vegetarian food in a meat predominant culture or offbeat Read More …
If you had walked into my grandparent’s home in India you would have seen copper jugs and cups or tumblers as they were called in different sizes and shapes – little did I know the significance of them or the benefits of copper water bottle till now. While searching for Read More …