Europe

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…

The name St. Tropez, the famous “it” destination in the French Riviera, evokes myriad images. Sun kissed beaches. A pulsating nightlife. Luxury shopping. Sunbathing and 50 shades of tan. Plunging…

Madrid, the capital city of Spain formed the last leg of our Europe trip (read our adventures in Seville, Granada, Lisbon and Algarve by clicking on these hot links). Its a…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

Paris Arrondissements Guide: What to expect “Paris is always a good idea”-so quipped the legendary Audrey Hepburn onscreen in Funny Face. One look at the city and all I could…

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…