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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A Gorgeous Visit to a Slovenian Arboretum -Volcji Potok.
Exploring thousands of species of plants at an enormous botanical garden in Slovenia.
Abandoned Amusement Parks in Kuwait
On a walk along the beach, I stumbled upon Kuwait’s last standing and operating amusement park at Kuwait Magic Mall. I walk inside to have a peek.
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.
Street Art in Lisbon, Portugal
The vibrant street art scene in the historic city of Lisbon, Portugal.
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!