Growing up as a child in Switzerland with Dutch parents, I feel strongly rooted in the Netherlands, even though I never lived there. My husband George is a South African, and some of his ancestors emigrated from the Netherlands. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why Amsterdam attracts us both and why we have … Read more
Summer Capital? Winter Capital? Does Bhutan have two capitals? Politically no, but in terms of monastic capital – yes. Where Punakha is the Winter Capital, it is Thimphu that becomes the Summer capital. The chief monastic body of Bhutan – Dratshang resides in the lower altitude, warmer Punakha during the freezing months of the year … Read more
“It’s important to make your marriage more awesome than your wedding.” True to this, it is after when the wedding rituals and affairs get over that your marriage truly begins! And what marks the beginning of your lifelong journey together is your honeymoon. So, while you spend a great deal of time and money on … Read more
The Land of Happiness has always charmed its visitors with its positive vibes. These exude from varied aspects – from its traditional dzongs to its pretty passes, the people and its culture to silent valleys. I had the fortune to experience these myriad shades of Bhutan. Among these, the one special one was a day … Read more
Despite the fact that a lot of tourists love traveling to Kuala Lumpur, there are very few who, apart from shopping, are actually aware of the many pleasant surprises the city has to offer. From gazing at the iconic super skyscrapers of the Petronas Twin Towers, to diving in the company of sharks, here is … Read more
Lately, I have been coming across a lot of people visiting or planning a visit to Israel. Israel has been high on my bucket list of places to visit but now it has risen by several notches – thanks to this particular video by Israel tourism. After seeing this video, I renewed my research on Israel … Read more
Choum reap sor! (Hello in Khymer) Let’s set foot and proceed to the largest religious monument in the world – the Angkor Wat. Technically, Angkor Wat refers to the key UNESCO temple site but the entire Angkor archaeological park is a set of over 45 temples that belong to the Khymer times. The park is … Read more
Gold Coast – the 6th largest city in Australia and a popular holiday destination in Queensland, has for long been known for its beaches. If you have been reading my earlier posts on this city, you know that it is much more than its gorgeous beaches. There is just so many Gold Coast attractions that … Read more
Bangalore – the IT capital of India and the Garden city of India, is a destination for business travelers as well as the tourists. Being a Bangalorean myself, I get this question quite often from various visitors – “Where are some good, reasonable Bangalore hotels?” With this post, I hope to attempt to explain this … Read more
London is a city that will constantly captivate and enthrall you, no matter how many times you visit. Whether it’s your first or hundredth time in the city, you’ll still find something to be fascinated as – I’m from the capital and I’m still finding new things to do in London all the time! There’s … Read more
“You might get lost if we get to the Kumbh Mela. There are just too many people“. These were the words of a harried mom when I was a child expressing a wish to see this rare festival. In fact, she repeated the same when I told her that I was going to the Kumbh … Read more
Melbourne -Australia’s second biggest city wears a lot of hats. It is considered the sporting, culture and food capital of Australia. It’s got a hip and happening bar scene and people from around Australia as well as the world often make trips to the city – just to go shopping. There are stacks of things to … Read more