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 […]
The Art of Leisure in Madrid
This excerpt from Lonely Planet nails our sentiments down on Madrid. We barely had a week there, but thanks to friends and good tips, we enjoyed almost every bullet point about the city outlined below. An Artistic City Few cities can boast an artistic pedigree […]
Let’s Siem Reap the Benefits in Three Days
My girlfriends and I decided to travel on a whim and so we agreed to work with a light budget. Although the usual destinations from Manila came first in mind, we wanted to go somewhere exotic. Siem Reap was definitely a fantastic choice as we accomplished […]
Day 2: Doing the Temple Run in Siem Reap
Our first day in the Angkor Thom complex was overwhelming. But even if you’re feeling pretty templed-out, you’ll regret missing the other noteworthy temples. We dedicated our second morning to visit two more temples that are considered off the beaten track. Still, their details and stories were as vivid as the popular […]
Day 1: Doing the Temple Run in Siem Reap
I’ve always thought of Siem Reap as mystical. I was curious to experience what the famed Tomb Raider setting was all about. And so with my adventurous group of girlfriends, we planned a convenient weekend trip to the fabled destination. Siem Reap, which literally means the […]
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 […]
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 […]
London Rendezvous
I have fond memories of London. Albeit my short visits to this city, there was always a highlight I was grateful to experience here. Sure, we did the usual touristy activities but there were these favoured moments London has granted us each time. How fortunate we were to […]
