Lucerne, a tiny Alpine town in Switzerland is a popular tourist draw and one that can be easily visited on a day trip, thanks to the amazing train service in…
Paris Arrondissements Guide: What to expect “Paris is always a good idea”-so quipped the legendary Audrey Hepburn on screen in Funny Face. One look at the city and all I…
Istanbul. Constantinople of the ancient world. The heart of the Roman empire, located on the cross roads of two continents. Part real, part surreal. A perfect blend of the bygone…
If Spain reminds you of colors as vibrant as the Flamenco dancer’s skirt, sun kissed beaches, the wafting aroma of paella and the glittering water of the Mediterranean, then let…
The fortress of Suomenlinna (originally Sveaborg in Swedish), off the mainland of Helsinki is a UNESCO declared World Heritage Site and a prime example of 18th century European military architecture.…
Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, is possibly Western Europe’s best kept secrets. Never on the same list as London, Paris or Zurich, the city will charm your socks off…
Marseille, France bears the vibrancy, hues and eclectic charm associated with a port city given the intermingling of colors, faiths and nations ferried across the Mediterranean for commerce and livelihood.…
Madrid, the capital city of Spain formed the last leg of our Europe trip after our adventures in Seville, Granada, Lisbon and Algarve. We found Madrid to be definitely more…
Porvoo, one of the six medieval towns of Finland, is located on the southern coast of the country, 30 miles east of capital Helsinki. Cobbled streets, quaint shops, charming houses…
We traveled to Turkey in June 2013 after which I posted quite a few pictures on Facebook (the holy grail of cyber social norms). The photographs, surprisingly, had quite a…
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