Cuba is a land of shortages and contrasts. But what there isn’t a shortage of, is pure style. Cubans like to dress up, go out and party! They also like to take their dogs with them. This furry friend of ours was spotted in Havana, taking a ride in his … more »
Author Archives: Ashray
Forbidden fruits in Santiago, Spain
The fruits in Santiago de Compostela, Spain make me hungry! Colorfully arranged to lure in passing strangers, these fruits are definitely forbidden!
The best dumplings in Dubai
These are the best dumplings you can get in Dubai. That’s all. If you’re craving some Chinese food, Won Ton on Sheikh Zayed Road is definitely a must-try! The food is reasonably priced (for the location) and the dumplings are to die for! Don’t forget to try their Wonton Noodle … more »
Our trip to Quilotoa and How to get there from Latacunga
We spent a lot of time looking online for info on how to get from Latacunga to the Quilotoa crater lake (Laguna de Quilotoa). Since we couldn’t find much info, I’ve decided to post our journey details here so that it’s easier for other travelers in the future. Quilotoa is … more »
A Balinese Man
A Balinese man looks at us as we go rafting through a river in Bali, Indonesia. He wonders why we are there and why we pointlessly go down the river. Skin and bones, he works hard every day to make ends meet. While we enjoy the rapids…
Mystical Cappadocia
Looking out over the amazing natural rock formations in Cappadocia, Turkey is an amazing experience. Cappadocia was a majority greek inhabited region, but in the (awful) population exchange of 1923, the greeks were forced to move to Greece. This is why you will find the odd Church converted into a … more »
Looking out over the Amazon
Zara looks out over the vast expanse of the Amazon rainforest, the lungs of the Earth. In a remote part of Ecuador, we climbed over 200 steps to get the top. The view was worth it!
What are YOU hiding from ? :)
Ever wondered why kids in the mountains have the rosiest cheeks ? Well, it’s because of low oxygen levels in the upper atmosphere. The body is forced to produce more red blood cells – HELLO ROSY CHEEKS! They’re still very cute though :)
Her hair is lighter than air..
She sits and looks out at the throngs of tourists walking around. Who are these people? Why do they come here? Little Abigail (they have surprisingly modern names, maybe named after tourists..) has witnessed thousands of tourists come and go. The Shaman dances and talks about something, something to do with them. … more »
Street-side Graffiti in Oaxaca
Oaxaca is one of the most artistic cities in Mexico. The town square is colorful and will take you on a journey through the artistic history of this city. The streets are covered in eye catching graffiti. Street art is one of my favorite forms of art. If it’s good, … more »