Ravenous, we were walking around Central in Hong Kong. The only restaurant in sight was one that specialized in Shenzhen cuisine. Shenzhen is in the south of China and their specialty are dishes with goose. We ducked into the restaurant and were offered goose. Zara decided to play it safe … more »
One of the most iconic sights in Hong Kong is the Buddha on top of the mountain. Surrounded by a quaint monastery and some really hike-worthy national parks, a trip to the Buddha makes for a pretty fantastic excursion. The monastery is relaxing and always has some incense. It’s easy … more »
That’s what the old man probably said. Today’s photo takes us to Chawri Bazaar in New Delhi. We had our wedding invitations printed here as there are a dozen or so shops that specialize in that kind of thing. The place could not have been crazier! Chock full of people … more »
The Chi Lin Nunnery in Hong Kong is next to the Nan Lian Garden so if you head there you can see two awesome things at once! The Nan Lian Garden is an amazing Chinese style garden that you walk around, and if an aura of peace could be created … more »
Today’s photo of the day takes us to NYC! Walking around NYC sure is a treat. For a non-American it feels quite surreal because everything looks very familiar (i.e. if you’ve watched American sitcoms or Hollywood movies). This fine morning, we slept in late but ended up having lunch in … more »
Teotihuacan is an ancient archeological site about 1 hour outside of Mexico City. The pyramids in this city are absolutely astounding, given how well they are preserved and the fact that they were constructed around the year 100 BC. The place has amazing symmetry as you can see in the … more »
Typically found all over the tropical parts of India, sugarcane juice is a local favorite. Cool, sweet and refreshing! Oh, and all natural! As we were walking in Goa, under the scorching sun, we couldn’t resist the cool respite that Vijay quickly concocted for us. He picks up a few … more »
The Peruvian Andes will take you through countless vistas such as this. Sparsely populated villages with a massive church in the center. We passed through this village in the Colca Valley while busing from one place to another. It was hot in the sun and cold in the shade. At … more »
Sunset cow spotted at Goa’s Agonda beach. Agonda beach is one of those beautiful tropical beaches full of the whole paradisaical vibe with one interesting feature. Your vision of a tropical paradise probably never included cows lounging around the beach. Sunset cow hung around there watching the sky turn red … more »
An interesting aspect of travel is the fact that you can learn a new language while having wonderful life experiences. However, how do you prepare to dive right in and get proficient ? It’s difficult to converse with people in a foreign language if all you know is ‘hello’. Traditionally, … more »