Barcelona is on the biting edge of architecture, food, fashion, style, music and good times. The art, with significant collections by Picasso and Miró, is provocative; and the buildings, many by the eccentric genius Gaudí, are mind blowing. One can never get enough of the […]
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The Best of Andalucia: Cordoba, Seville and Granada Tour
The popular images of Spain as a land of bullfights, flamenco, ceramic tiles and ruined castles derives from Andalucia, the southernmost territory and quintessentially Spanish part of the Iberian Peninsula. In this short trip of ours, I wanted to see as much highlights as we […]
When in Melbourne
MELBOURNE is the most European of Australia’s cities, and while it may lack a truly stunning natural setting or in-your-face sights, it has its share of subtle charms. Here are some tips when visiting this modest but enchanting city. 1) Stay at the Novotel in Collins A […]
Swissotel Sydney
Researching logistics for a family of 12 can be quite arduous especially when people have varying issues. Our group was composed of 2 senior citizens (one with a knee problem), a very pregnant sister in law (she was 7months then) and 2 families with kids (10-16yo). […]
When in Florida,NYC and DC with Mumsy and the Kids
Planning an Itinerary for a Senior and children takes a lot of consideration. What makes travelling around the US simpler though is that Daddy can easily rent a car and drive us around. Less walking and a constant place to load the loot of the […]
Disney Dream Cruise – Top Notch Disney Delight!
We heard about this Disney Cruise from family friends who were delighted of it! Their kids were in Heaven – It was the Ultimate Disney Experience for kids and forever young at heart as you interact with Disney Characters everyday and enjoy a wide array of […]
Our Russian Sojourn
Russia was actually our first trip as a family of 5. The little one was the size of a mango in my belly then. I distinctly remember how we all wanted to pursue the 12-14day Scandinavian and Russian Tour but decided to play it safe […]
“Paris Is Always A Good Idea”
Paris is a place in which we can forget ourselves, reinvent, expunge the dead weight of our past. -Michael Simkins Travel is indeed more splendid when you have good friends to experience it with. Our London Rendezvous was as expected – short lived! We will be chuckling […]
Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and a Weekend in Bath
I can still remember how stressed I was if we could apply for both Schengen and UK visas in time for this trip. Since we were travelling to Prague, we decided to visit friends and relatives in UK as well. But given the narrow window […]
In Reverie at the City of Spires
My mom always muses that when I plan something, there’s no changing my focus. I was humouring myself with those thoughts to get over the loss of our third pregnancy. For those who can relate, you can just imagine the hurt, anger and disappointment I […]
