A no-no for Gozo, Malta
As much as I would like to deny it, we fell for the Gozo tourist trap. Bright Gozo day trip flyers were plastered all over San Gilan (St Julian’s), the […]
You got soul, Lisbon
If you’re going to Lisbon anytime soon, then let me give you one unconventional tip. Throw away your map. Who said there were rules to adoring one’s eccentric soul? Get […]
Chinese gardens – Beijing
While rushing out of Jingshan Park West Gate, I pushed through locals, motorbikes, spice vendors and what nots until I reached one of the largest imperial gardens, Beihai park. Honestly? […]
Munnar – Elephants and Tea, India
Naturally, we woke up to distinct chirps as the sun rose above the forest. Life on cloud nine. How do I describe such beauty? Seriously. We lost consciousness and found […]
Panama Canal – Up close
On our way to Cuba from Peru, we extended our stopover at Panama City to 3 days and 2 nights. Unless you intend to visit other places on the Isthmus […]
Mercado San Camilo, Peru
After a 24 hour flight and 14 hours in Lima, we flew to Arequipa the next morning. Situated at 2,380 above sea level, the white city is the gateway to […]
Santa Clara – Che’s Mausoleum, Cuba
Although Trinidad was an “hour” away (when all’s good) from Cienfuegos, we took a detour to Santa Clara that cost us an additional four hours of driving time. Intentional inconvenience […]
A hundred fires – Cienfuegos, Cuba
Ever heard of Benny Moré? No? Yes? By now, you would have googled him. So, how about we go on a photo tour around the Cuban Frank Sinatra’s birth place, […]
High way – Pinar del Rio, Cuba
At 9am, we hit the highway to Pinar Del Rio. I asked Vladimir to play some music to break the painful silence. And most importantly, I wanted to feel like […]
The Art of Cigar rollin’
The next day we stopped at Partagas Cigar Factory, which exclusively produces Partagas cigars, and exhibits artistry and dedication as thousands of cigars were rolled, wrapped and cut. We walked […]
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