Bangkok…how do we begin to describe this city. Many thoughts come to mind with Bangkok. It’s gritty and most parts dirty but also got luxe and modern squeezed between it. There’s definitely contrast in every corner, the mix of old and new amongst all the hustle and bustle. This is the makeup of vibrant Bangkok. […]
After Istanbul, we crossed the Indian Ocean to start the Asia tour of our journey. The planning and decisions on when and where to head next is usually decided about 1 week in advance. Sometimes just a few days. We know our general direction ie: Europe & Asia but the finer details are booked shortly […]
Istanbul is such a colourful, vibrant & friendly city, we hope the photos provide a glimpse of our experience. We spent 10 days here split between old and modern city as the locals call it. The Sultanahmet (old city) is where most of us are familiar with. Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar/Spice […]
Continuing from our Part 1 post, this is the modern side of Istanbul which is a short walk or tram over from Sultanahmet across the Galata Bridge. We stayed for 5 of the 10 nights on this side.
Arriving in Venice by train from Bologna, we were greeted with sunshine. We made our way on foot to our apartment and quickly discovered there are no cars in the city. Transportation options are boats and the ever famous Venice Gondolas. The locals have their own mini boats or use the water bus/taxis to get […]
After our time in Rome, we stepped into Florence of the Tuscany region. It’s a beautiful romantic city with less cars, more walkable comparing to Rome. The city is surrounded by many Renaissance artists and their legacy showcased in the museums. The Uffizi Gallery which houses works by Michelangelo & Leonardo da Vinci, but the one […]
We took a day trip from Florence to Cinque Terre. It’s a 1.5 hours drive with a small minivan of 8 people.The 5 towns is quite remote without any direct trains from major cities. Once in the city, boats and single track train are used to go between the villages. Popular site for hiking given […]
When in Rome you eat what the Romans eat! On our quest for best local food we stumbled upon this quaint family owned trattoria in the town of Trastevere. Da Enzo is the name and Roberto was our gracious host and owner. You can never go wrong by ordering what’s on their daily menu, always […]
Valencia is more than oranges and Paella. It has wonderful parks and green spaces. It also has amazing architecture in both modern and historic. We took sunset photos at the futuristic Arts Centre and the stormy day gave us some very unique dramatic look with the clouds. Felt like we were outer space for a […]
The Alhambra is one of the most famous landmarks in Spain. It’s a grand palace built in the Moorish times around 1200-1300. The Moorish fortress has great Islamic historical legacy so the monument draws many tourists to Granada. The tickets to Alhambra is also famous for it’s confusing systems. We had to understand the different […]