No matter where in the world you go to, never underestimate the wisdom of local people. No travel guide or book will ever be able to point you towards an authentic experience the same way a local resident of the place you are visiting can. Locals know how to get … more »
Author Archives: Zara
Spanish Clams taste like Summer!
Oh, the tasty seafood you can sample in Malaga! If you are ever in a coastal region of Spain and you like seafood, this is a real treat! When we traveled to Malaga, we indulged in fresh clams cooked in white wine and smothered up with creamy butter, garlic and … more »
EDIBLE INDIA: what to eat when you travel in India!
They call it Incredible India… but for many of us, it is EDIBLE INDIA!! A country that feels like a continent, a cuisine that embraces millennia of traditions and cultural convergence… intense, rich, spicy, with impressive contrasts and nuances. Inviting for meat lovers, a paradise for vegetarians and deliciously accommodating … more »
How To Spend A Day In Isla Mujeres
Many travel to Cancun looking forward to spend relaxing days of sun, white sands and blue ocean. Even though all the elements for this ideal type of holiday are indeed present in Cancun, the Caribbean vibes one can feel in this Mexican resort destination might not always be as pacific … more »
SINTRA: Where Portuguese Fairies Come to Sleep
Charming and magical, Sintra is a Portuguese town not too far from Lisbon, and recently I partnered with Expedia to write about it. Sintra is a popular day-trip from the capital, which I got to revisit when some friends from India were over to explore Portugal and the beauty of Sintra. … more »
Ice, Ice Baby!
Behold the mighty Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina! Traveling in “the south of the world”, in both the Chilean and Argentinian sides of Patagonia, one comes across a tremendous amount of natural beauty. We even joked that we could just drive around and have our cameras clicking randomly through the … more »
You’re FROZEN [even if your heart is open]
This is Ersfjordbotn… a far away land in the North of Norway. Fairly close to the city of Tromso, this village is visited by travelers chasing the popular Northern Lights and photographers who wish to capture the magic in one of their shots. During the night, you may see this … more »
Sustainable drinking water: Sawyer MINI Filter review
I watch a lot of TED talks online. As a traveler, one of the presentations that caught my attention the most a while ago, was one explaining “how to make filthy water drinkable“. Michael Pritchard, the engineer behind the Lifesaver filter, explained how his creation could be used to purify … more »
Unusual Fun Stuff To Keep You Entertained in LISBON
What is the recipe for a great vacation in Lisbon? It certainly depends on individual taste. But, if you ask me, such a trip involves a lot of wandering, great cuisine, a certain dose of adventure and all of that without being too harsh on the pocket. Thankfully, there are … more »
Kilauea Volcano: the guts of the Earth
If you are curious to understand what the insides of Earth look like, visiting volcano Kilauea might be a good idea! This volcano inside a national park in Hawaii’s Big Island offers very different experiences to those visiting during the day or the night. During the day, you wouldn’t almost … more »