I love it when the city has large parks. And you will find many of them in Warsaw, Poland. Most of them are also full of amazing historical monuments, buildings and of course old trees. I spent hours strolling around Warsaw’s Lazienki Krolewskie on a few occasions. Warsaw’s Lazienki...
The Principality of Monaco is a small, mountainous country on the northern coast of France. It has been an independent state since 1297 and ruled by the same family since 1602. Since I was in Nice, France for a few days, I took a local train to Monaco, which only takes about 20min or so...
Hong Kong is one of the most popular cities in Asia. It’s a bustling financial center that holds its own against larger rivals like Tokyo and New York City. If you’re travelling to Hong Kong, chances are you’ll stay in a hotel or apartment. But if you want to experience...
Bali, Indonesia, is a popular destination for scuba divers, offering a unique underwater experience that includes the opportunity to see manta rays and shipwrecks. Scuba diving in Bali is a must-do activity for any adventure-seeking traveller, and it is an experience that will leave you...
If you are looking for a party which runs 24 hours a day this is the place to be… Mardi Gras is an iconic celebration that is recognized globally for its colourful and flamboyant festivities. It is a carnival event that takes place before the start of Lent, and it is celebrated in...
Every time I was in Barcelona, the long lineups to get tickets to enter La Sagrada Familia discouraged me from visiting it. On this specific trip, I was there with my mother who made a point of visiting it as she had never been there and was very interested in seeing it in person. So I...
What do you do when you feel like you are going to die from altitude sickness? You find just enough strength to go to the closest monastery… By the time I arrived in Arequipa, I was having a hard time breathing due to the high elevation, we were staying in town for a couple of days...
I am not sure how many times we passed through Singapore, but it is safe to say that we were there at least six times during that year. I finally got my wish to stay at the Marina Bay Sands for a couple of nights. I mean, you have to experience the famous rooftop infinity swimming pool at...
I hardly ever get up at 4 am to go sightseeing, but in this case, it was warranted. We left our AirBnB apartment in the Historic Centro of Mexico City and got into Uber to take us to the meeting point in another part of town where the bus was waiting for us to take us about an hour...
While visiting Kanazawa, I decided to spend a day in Shirakawa-go since it was winter and I knew the place will look just like in the pictures I have seen over and over again in the past. Winter Wonderland at Shirakawa-go, Japan Winter Wonderland at Shirakawa-go, Japan After boarding a...
Hanoi is a good city to get lost a little, and because I got lost I stumbled onto Hanoi Train Street by coincidence. I have read recently that a lot has changed since my visit there… so here are some archival photography from the good old days: Hanoi Train Street Hanoi Train Street Hanoi...
Cusco is a stop for anyone heading to Macchu Picchu, and this is where I spent a few days before and after going there. It’s an absolutely beautiful place to visit. It’s great to get lost in among narrow streets, you have to be mindful of altitude. It’s takes time to get...
Every time I am in Kyoto, I make sure to visit the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove for a walk around. You simply cannot miss it, it is one of those iconic places in Japan. It’s perfect for a bit of forest bathing, being in nature and enjoying it every second. The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove The...
There is no other place like New York City at Christmas time! Lights, crowds of people, the skating rink at the Rockefeller Center and of course Radio City Christmas Spectacular: Radio City Rockettes at the Radio City Hall. It’s our family tradition, as NYC is our second home...
Winter is here so it’s time for some fun in the snow. I spent a week in Whitler in British Columbia, Canada and I loved it. It’s a busy place during the skiing season but well worth the trip. There are many options for different activities and I will talk about them another...
There are many places in Tokyo where you can get up high in the sky to see the city below, like Sky Tree or Tokyo Tower, which are on top of the list for visitors to the city. But there are a little less known, yet equally good. I recommend Mori Tower in Roppongi Hills. It’s less...
Berlin’s art scene exploded after the wall came down and I was lucky to get a glimpse into some of it while visiting the city. Stumbled on Tacheles by simply wandering around the city and it was a real discovery where I ended up spending a couple of hours exploring all the floors...
It may seem a bit weird to visit a cemetery when you are travelling for pleasure to explore a new city, but when you are in Buenos Aires, it is one of those places well worth checking out. I went there twice, once on a rainy day which felt a bit spooky and the second time on a bright...
After a short drive from Palm Springs, I arrived at the entrance gate of the Joshua Tree National Park to spend a better part of the day exploring it. A Day Trip to Joshua Tree National Park A Day Trip to Joshua Tree National Park A Day Trip to Joshua Tree National Park Joshua Tree...
There are a few epic trips I will never forget and this is one of them. It was nearly a quarter of a century ago now, so many details escape me, but I still have the analogue photographs/film prints I was able to digitize and some scrapbook items left. I flew on Egypt Air from New York...