Medellín, the second-largest city in Colombia after Bogotá, is often referred to as the “City of Eternal Spring.” The city has undergone a remarkable transformation from its dangerous past to a vibrant and safe present. It boasts fantastic food options, including many choices for vegetarians and vegans, and is known for its exceptional hospitality and…
Category: Cultures
The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Myeongdong: Culture and Cuisine
Soup is good for the Soul. Books too. Traveling is good for the Soul and Seoul was a great city to add to the ever-growing list of places visited. When I told family and friends I was planning a trip to Seoul, they were quite surprised with the choice. I am a vegetarian so Korean…
Cesky Krumlov in Photos
Hello Travel Enthusiasts! I am keeping this post short and sweet. I sadly lost most of my DSLR photos from my three-day visit to the Czech Republic (mainly Prague) in 2015. But I was able to recover and find one panoramic shot of Cesky Krumlov. Memories of a fun and epic day exploring Cesky Krumlov….
Musings: Bhutan is unique and special but not for everyone
One of my main takeaways from my recent trip to Bhutan and India (Kolkata, Sikkim) is this: Bhutan is a unique and special destination but not for everyone. Independent travel and backpacking is unheard of as tourists require a guide and a driver. There’s also a daily tariff which is high but also all-inclusive and…
Bobigny: The “Queens” of Paris
Have you heard of Bobigny, France? Probably not. I hadn’t either until June 2015. That summer, my mother, younger sister and I paid a visit to Paris for just three short days as part of a longer London trip. We of course visited the major cultural sites in and around Paris – Eiffel Tower, Louvre,…
Throwback: An interesting visit to the Chiang Mai Gurdwara
Given the title of this post, I probably sound like an incredibly bad person. Absolutely downright awful. Just terrible. But hold on and hear me about. It’s a story with a memorable ending. After all, traveling is all about creating new memories. Thailand has about 20 Sikh temples, or Gurdwaras. My trip to Southeast Asia (Thailand and Cambodia) was 19…
Happy Vaisakhi, Gurdwaras Around the World
Happy Vaisakhi! April marks the time when Sikhs around the world celebrate Vaisakhi. This year Vaisakhi was celebrated on Friday, April 14th. Vaisakhi marks an important day in the lives of Sikhs. The day is significant because its a day to recognize and remember the Sikh identity and commemorates the formation of the Khalsa Panth in 1699. It’s also considered a Spring…