When you live in your quiet corner in a massive, sprawling metropolitan area of Los Angeles, it’s easy to get comfortable in your own neighborhood with your favorite restaurants and stores in a 5-mile radius. To escape our corner, we then take transatlantic flights to explore the world. Everyone in a while, when we are on those vacations, jet lagged and bleary-eyed, exploring a boutique store or enjoying a culinary experience, we wonder, surely something…
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The artistic rendering of the famous Dutch painter’s work is both uplifting and confusing; so should one pay the price of admission? Vincent Van Gogh in his short and tragic life never experienced the kind of wild success and reverence for his work that has survived well into the 21st century. Equally famous for both his bold, colorful post-impressionist work and the slicing off of his ear, Van Gogh’s work and life have caught the…
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10 Days In Alaska – Part 2 (Wrangell St. Elias, Seward, Kenai Fjords NP, Anchorage )
by VipulaContinuing our Alaskan adventure from this post…Pippin Lake was half way mark on our trip. Next on was Wrangell-St. Elias National Park – highlight being the glacier hike! Day 5: Glacier Walking At Wrangell St. Elias National Park There are several glaciers that you can hike in Alaska. Wrangell St. Elias National Park is neither the most touristy nor the most easily accessible. If I had to replan the whole trip, I will skip this part…
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10 Days In Alaska – Part 1 (Anchorage, Denali, Fairbanks, Pippin Lake)
by VipulaSomewhere in the middle of the 2021 pandemic, Alaska had tentatively started opening for travel. It was quite the ideal summer to travel to Alaska, flights were back on, national parks were open, and the cruise crowds had yet not made the return to the shores of the northern state. With our COVID shots and masks in place, we decided to venture out to Alaska. Our itinerary was ambitious, a 10-day saunter around the southern…
“Yosemite Park… None can escape its charms. Its natural beauty cleans and warms like a fire, and you will be willing to stay forever in one place like a tree.” ― John Muir Set in the heart of California, Yosemite National Park is without doubt our favorite national park destination in the state. An easy drive from either north or south of California, the park gets crowded during the summer providing an easy weekend getaway for…
St. Louis, Missouri is a town of considerable historical importance, especially as it was the frontier for the western exploration of America. Somehow it has never reached the size and buzz of the bigger metropolises of the United States. It does have its own unique charm, and some neighborhoods provide an opportunity for walking, shopping, eating, and people-watching. Grand Boulevard near SLU is a great place to spend your evening. You can start by taking…
Landing in Florida As the plane circled Orlando, I had a feeling that I was flying over a gigantic golf course. Orlando is not just the city of theme parks, it is a theme park. Well manicured gardens, little ponds, white roads, and clearly outlined neighborhoods, it appears very pretty from the top. This appeared to be a very promising beginning to our seven day trip to Florida. Stepping out of the airport, it was…
Love wine-tasting but have kids? Don’t worry, Napa Valley is still the place for you. We have made several trips to Napa wine country with our preschooler and had tonnes of fun. Here’s how we did it! Wine Tasting With The Kids! Yes, it’s possible. While you may not be able to enjoy the boutique, exclusive wineries that dot Napa Valley, there are some pretty big names out there that make it possible for you…
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