Travel stories, photo blogs and family friendly destination guides
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 …
Provence and French Riviera : A 10 day Itinerary to see the Sunkissed Southern France
So you have been to Paris a few times but can you really check France off your list if you haven’t visited Southern France? Called Région Sud or PACA, Southern France includes Provence, French Alps and Côte d’Azur. You most definitely heard of the lavenders of Provence and the glitz and glamour of Read More …
Gaudi, Picasso, Getting lost in El Born : Best things to do in Barcelona with Kids
Barcelona has some of the most unique and inspiring architecture in the world, masters like Gaudi and Picasso have left their mark in this vibrant city. Our daughter was so inspired by this city that her Extended Essay for her International Baccalaureate program in High School was based on this Read More …
3 day Itinerary and Best Things to do in Venice with Kids
Venice is one of those places that transports you to another era, and is best experienced without any itinerary or plan. Some call it touristy, stinky, pricey, unreal – I say it is romantic and whimsical. No matter how many times we have been we always try to spend 3 days Read More …
Texas Road trips : Favorite Family Getaways near Dallas
Dallas is many hours from nice beaches, National Parks and the mountains, but there are still plenty of choices for a Texas weekend getaway. Over the years we have been on quite a few Spring Getaways near Dallas, after all, we have lived here for over 20 years. Here are Read More …
Best Instagrammable spots in Dallas, Fort Worth and the Suburbs
When we travel I don’t typically seek out Instagrammy locations but seek out experiences. But when we are home in Dallas it is a fun to find Instagramy spots on weekends when we don’t have baseball games, plans with friends or other commitments. We have vibrant murals, neat architecture and Read More …
Texas Road Trip : Girls Getaway at Beavers Bend Oklahoma
While the National Parks in the United States get a lot of love and visits, we tend to ignore the many beautiful State Parks around the country. Just a scenic 3 hour drive from Dallas, Beavers Bend State Park and the area around the picturesque lake Broken Bow is perfect for a weekend in Read More …