During our visit to Japan, there were instances when the food was so exceptional that we nearly considered moving there. How could a steaming bowl of miso broth, with a generous helping of noodles paired with thinly sliced greens, cabbage, … Read More
Until we visited the island nation of Japan, I could barely imagine the idea of a perfect world. Most of what we had heard and read of Japan seemed too good to be true, but it all fell into place … Read More
I spent a good part of March’18 keeping tabs on the state of the weather in Japan. Planning to visit Japan during spring, when plenty of other travelers flock to see the cherry blossom (sakura) blooms, involved calculated guesswork. Unwilling … Read More
It is often tricky to distinguish between winter and spring in New England. Locals consider the seasons in this region to be thoroughly distinct from each other. And rightly so. The running of maple sap between late February to mid-April … Read More
On a windy day in Florida’s capital of glitz, I stared deep into the ocean, disappointed and flabbergasted. This wasn’t a side of Miami I was expecting to see. Aggressive Atlantic winds unleashed their fury upon the pristine shoreline. A … Read More
Do you believe in the fact that food can make or break a journey to a foreign destination? Well at least we do, and a big part of this reason is due to our upbringing in Kolkata, India. But this … Read More
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 in 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