Coming from my home in Portugal a trip to London somehow feels like “close by”. The fact that low-cost airlines keep on multiplying and competition on flight prices is tough, have made this city feel closer during the past decade. If taking a plane to London seems like no major … more »
Maybe Alice in Wonderland lives in Granada… When you visit the famous Alhambra, with all it’s historically beautiful ruins and intricately manicured greenery, you truly feel like Alice could belong here. And when you climb atop a part of this monument, like the girl in today’s photo, you are on … more »
This is my little tribute to all the people who cook and sell street food around the world, and that have fed my tummy and soul during our travels. Sometimes, there are heroes behind this kind of street food stalls. They present regular costumers with affordable yummy meals during their … more »
During one of our days in Pondicherry, we decided to go to near-by Auroville, the City of Dawn. I have been in places with rather particular life-styles, but I have to say that Auroville ranks very high on the top of places with unique society and organization. Auroville is all about … more »
Chawri Bazar: most utilities one might need to purchase can be found here. This iconic whole sale market in Old Delhi is a feast for the senses. For the eyes, you’ve got the crazy crowds passing by walking, in rickshaws, the animals, the vibrant colors of the clothing and the … more »
I have said it before, and it’s true: India is the most photogenic and photo friendly country I have ever been to. Not only people don’t mind if you click their photo, they are generally happy and even make themselves available as a subject. The other day, walking and clicking … more »
After a few days in the capital of Tamil Nadu, Chennai, we thought we’d explore a little bit of the rest of the state, and go to some neighboring areas. Once the main reason we traveled to the South of India was to escape the madness that Delhi and our … more »
Before going to the state of Tamil Nadu, in South India, all I knew about it would pretty much boil down to this – Benny Lava: OK. Maybe this is not completely true. But I find this video so hilarious that I just couldn’t help but sharing it … more »
Hotel Ollanta is a nice little hotel outside the noisy hustle and bustle of Ica’s city center but near enough that you can be in the middle of the action in about 10 minutes. The rooms are welcoming and surprisingly large. Our room had 2 double beds placed together making … more »