Falling in love, one destination at a time
Douro Valley may be Portugal's best kept secret (yes you can thank me later!). Before I started my research to design a perfect Portugal itinerary, I had no clue about it. If you are also like me, then Douro valley is a demarcated wine region in northern Portugal which produces the famous Port wine. The... Continue Reading →
Porto was like a sweet surprise during our Portugal trip. I included it in my itinerary for two reasons- the city's core is a UNESCO world heritage site and it is the birthplace of the famous Port Wine. In addition, I was keen to explore a Portuguese city outside Lisbon to get a more holistic... Continue Reading →
Sometimes it is not love at first sight! You just need a little more time to realise you are in love. That's exactly what happened with us in Lisbon. We spent four lovely days here during our trip to Portugal in November 2017. Nothing 'wowed' us on our first day but by the end of... Continue Reading →
Along with its distinct and flavourful cuisine, Penang's street art attracts tourists from world over. Works of a young Lithuanian artist named Ernest Zacharevic, these were commissioned by the Penang Municipal Council in 2012 to breathe life into the quaint streets of this island. These are pretty impressive and the fun lies in walking through... Continue Reading →
With a trip to Penang, Malaysia I have completed a tour of cities which were part of the British Straits Settlement! The other two being Singapore and Malacca. Penang, also called Pearl of the Orient, is located on the north west coast of Malaysia and is renowned for being the culinary capital of the South-East... Continue Reading →
I have never been a fan of staycations. Why do you need to go to a hotel when you can enjoy the comforts of your home right? Well I had to make an exception for the iconic Marina Bay Sands Hotel. We recently stayed there for a night and quite enjoyed our stay. The room... Continue Reading →
Malacca (locally known as Melaka) is a lovely laid back city in Malaysia, located near the Straits of Malacca. Also known as 'historic state', Malacca has been ruled by the Dutch, Portuguese and British thanks to its strategic location which made it an important port along the east-west trade route. Chinese immigrants came to Malacca... Continue Reading →
Chatrium Riverside is a luxury 5-star hotel located on the banks of Chao Phraya River offering panoramic views of Bangkok. We stayed here for 3 nights on our recent trip to Bangkok and would highly recommend it! To start with the rooms are much larger than average in Bangkok, the location is great and you... Continue Reading →
Any trip to Thailand is incomplete without visiting its dynamic capital, Bangkok! Skyscrapers, temples, weekend markets selling everything under the sun and the aroma of delicious Thai food, coconut and mangoes wafting from the streets make Bangkok modern yet deeply traditional at the same time. I spent 3 days at the beautiful Chatrium Riverside Hotel which... Continue Reading →
Ayutthaya, a Thai city located about 64 km north of Bangkok, is the former capital of the Siam kingdom founded in 1350. Named after Ayodhya, the Indian city which was the birth place of Lord Rama, it was strategically located on an island surrounded by three rivers connecting the city to the sea. It is estimated that Ayutthaya once... Continue Reading →
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