I gazed at the towering Andes range from the airplane window. The runway seemed designed so we could land in the arms of the mountains. We are in Cusco, our chosen port of entry in Peru, instead of Lima, its … Read More

Each calendar year marks the end of another year in travel. This year, a road trip to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park has been amongst our most inspiring journeys yet. Living in the cities makes it tough to fathom … Read More

With each visit to Vermont, I am humbled by differences. At Adam’s Berry Farm, roughly three hours away from Boston, this contrast is pleasantly soothing. Herds of cows and rolling fields dominate the surroundings. It is late summer and this blueberry … Read More

 As the train chugged away from Avignon towards Paris, my heart sank just a wee bit. The French countryside, sprinkled with bales of hay, made this farewell challenging. We were leaving behind simple pleasures – orchards with juicy low-hanging fruits, … Read More

Provence- this very word brings a wide smile to my face as if it is a substitute for happiness. And why not- it has beautiful panoramas, delicious cuisine and super-friendly locals. I understand there are various other regions having similar … Read More

Our taste buds have a way of dominating our memories. Up in the farmlands of Vermont, my appetite tends to be on a lookout for natural, wholesome flavors. I seek out food that hasn’t been messed around with or dishes … Read More

At 6 AM, I deftly balanced a water bottle, my backpack and a few slices of bread in my hand while getting inside our rental car. I was almost nervous the way a student would be on the day of … Read More

Some words of travel wisdom- ‘Never ignore tips from locals. Especially meal recommendations shared by your bubbly B&B host.’ A month back, we were enjoying life’s simple pleasures or as they say “joie de vivre” in Provence. Our typical day … Read More