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.…
Granada should be on your must visit list, if you ever find yourself dreaming of Spain. Seeped in history, the city is famous as the last bastion of the Spanish…
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…
The Basque region of Spain is not only incredibly beautiful, but has also one of the most underrated scenic drives along the Atlantic coast. Most people opt for a drive…
MADRID FOOD TOUR One of our most memorable experiences in Madrid was going on a food tour, something S and I have been doing for quite some time now. We chose…
If you are visiting Portugal (read this ten day Portugal itinerary here for inspiration) , then just don’t stop at Lisbon (read this Lisbon travel guide here) but definitely make…
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…
If France is one of the culinary meccas of the world, then the region of Provence (southern France) is definitely one of its prized jewels! The fantastic Mediterranean weather is…
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…
Bilbao, the industrial port (and also the largest) city in Spain’s northern Basque country, is often relegated to the back seat when it comes to planning a northern Spain itinerary,…
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