Just like a good book has the capacity of transporting you into a different world, a beautiful postcard can potentially make you feel like you are in a destination far, far away. It’s about what’s in the paper, combined with your own imagination. When you allow your mind to immerse … more »
Weddings in India are a HUGE deal! Unlike many other parts of the world these days, it is a given that you will eventually get married when you are from India. It’s not compulsory to do so, of course, but family and society will make you feel that this is … more »
Music videos are a very powerful form of art. Combining music and images, they have all the necessary elements to inspire strong emotions. Happy, sad, whatever it is… if a song and the accompanying images are good, you can’t stay indifferent. Videos these days tend to be overly sexual – … more »
When I was a kid, movies used to be more memorable. Not because they were better, but because we used to consume less media. And, naturally, fictional stories used to stick with us for longer. Indiana Jones was one of those notable characters that helped shape my fantasies during childhood. … more »
I was recently talking with a family member about our stay in New York. I gathered by this talk and other conversations that most people still think of Manhattan when they think of NYC, even though it’s only one of the five boroughs that make up New York. Not only … more »
Traveling Bellydancer in India is the story of Zaina, a girl from Finland, who goes to work as a belly dancer in India. Zaina directed, produced, and acted in this documentary while working in India in 2014. We recently spoke to her and decided to ask this very talented lady … more »
The Riviera Maya is a beautiful place. Hotels in Playa del Carmen offer world-class facilities and everything else the world of tourism creates to feed its needs. But, beyond that, there is natural beauty galore! And, thanks to the tropical climate, it can be enjoyed all year round. As I … more »
In life as in travel, you sometimes meet the most interesting people in the least expected moments. When we traveled to Quito, the capital of Ecuador, a little over two years ago, we stayed in a guesthouse called Chez Elena. Apart from delightful breakfasts with the freshest of fruits, this … more »
Tu nos dices que debemos sentarnos pero las ideas solo pueden levantarnos “You tell us that we should sit down, but ideas can only make us stand up”. This is how Ana Tijoux kick starts this powerful song. More than a hit, this is an anthem for all the … more »
When one watches The Lion King, it’s easy to romanticize and imagine that life in the savannah is peaceful and all animals live in harmony, amongst themselves and with Nature. In real life, you get to understand that they call it “the wild” for a reason. Doing a safari in … more »