New Year in Azerbaijan!
We spend a wintery new year in Azerbaijan, a former Soviet Republic bound by the Caspian sea and Caucasus mountains.
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First Travel with a Toddler – Throwback to Istanbul, Turkey
Traveling to Turkey with our two-year-old daughter. A throwback post to our experience!
A Gorgeous Visit to a Slovenian Arboretum -Volcji Potok.
Exploring thousands of species of plants at an enormous botanical garden in Slovenia.
My Spanish Inscriptions: Barcelona
Storytelling my way through the Capital of Catalonia, Barcelona! It’s all about hip hangouts, art collections and monumental architecture!
My Portuguese Inscriptions: Sintra’s Royalty Retreat
Royal summer places, fairytale castles, and gardens made for romance. This is Sintra, Portugal. Mostly unheard of by travelers. During our stay in Lisbon, we decided to take a day trip to the compelling town of Sintra. In the majesty of this Shakespearean-like town, we were surrounded with romantic Portuguese architecture while making our way through ruins quilted in moss. The air of history and mystery echoed around us. Moreover, what makes it’s history fascinating is that it was purely a retreat for Portuguese royalty in the past! Nestled on top of Sintra Hills is the extravagant Palacio De Pena (Pena Palace). We had our fair share of ascending Portugal’s steep hills, so this time we decided to board a bus to take us to the hill on which one of Sintra’s dreamlike castles is perched. I have sort of an obsession with castles. Maybe it has to do with being a symbol of the Middle Ages, a period of history for which I have a deep fascination. Perhaps it’s the romantic and fairy-tale aspect and …
My Portugal Inscriptions: Lisboa 2018
We explore the historical land of Lisbon, Portugal, known for being home to the most interesting ancient architectural marvels in the world. From the Age of Discoveries, Lisbon’s hilltop highs to seafood galore, we discover the charm of Portugal’s neighborhoods and old world streets.
The Untouched Island Life in Palawan, The Philippines🗺
I hadn’t realized how huge of a country Philippines really is until I observed it from the sky. It’s an island with a thousand other islands within other islands. Palawan Island, for example, is an archipelagic province which itself is composed of roughly 1,780 islands and islets. One of these is our destination, Coron Island. A natural beauty of tropical paradise. It’s where island life doesn’t get anymore authentic than this. In fact, Palawan has been named “Best Island in the World” year after year by top travel publications, from Travel + Leisure to Destinations of the World magazines. The island is in an awe-striking state of calm, deeming it the ideal place to truly unwind amidst nature. Its nothing but pure bliss. Actually, I believe that today’s world is so inundated with tourists and human activity, it is becoming more rare to bear witness to a place that is still so serene, raw and pristine. This is an escape from civilization to a certain degree, as Coron is a self-sustaining island.
Perched right on the Island’s tip was our bungalow, that we would be calling home for the next few days. And it was truly magical!
My Japanese Inscriptions: Osaka
Another adventure awaited in Osaka City, Japan, widely known as the nation’s kitchen. From Osaka Castle, the foodie strip of Dotonbori district, fascinating museums, to all the unique facets of this metropolitan capital of Japan.
My Japanese inscriptions: Kyoto
Abound with temples, shrines and relics of the past in enchanting forests, Kyoto is like a timeless old district reflecting traditional and classic Japan. It is synonymous with cherry blossoms, geishas, temples, traditional ryokan inns and masters of tea ceremonies.
My Japanese Inscriptions: Tokyo
In this dream destination of mine, I explore the land of the fascinating, bizarre, and unusual! Tokyo, Japan!