Early this year, my cousins and I celebrated a family wedding in India. We hung out by the hotel pool at night, not getting drunk, as our parents were there. Bored, we discussed future travels, and the idea of travelling together popped up. Why not? It would be fun since we are close and…
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I had to buy a black Samsonite luggage for €185 at the Asian tourists’ filled La Vallee Village yesterday when my parents’ luggage that I brought to Europe literally broke on the road to Paris Disneyland. I came from a household with a cap of $20 bucks for a luggage purchase. All my previous…
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Ciao da Roma! We reached the Eternal City from Venice yesterday evening. Rome is the last leg of my Europe trip.…
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After getting help to lift the kitchen sink luggage onto the canal-side hotel, we checked in to the Pesaro Palace. Stepping inside the hotel room felt like stepping inside a palace indeed. A Venice palace, if I may.…
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My Paris days here have been spent visiting museums, palaces (Palace of Versailles is my fave - the history buff in me practically squealed when we went through the rooms) and cafes and of course, the iconic Eiffel Tower.…
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I have been obsessed with the Palace of Versailles ever since my high-school history teacher, Mr Anthony, shared the story of Marie Antoinette and her famous “Qu’ils mangent de la brioche” (Let them eat cake) remark. Though the account’s authenticity has been long debated, it has been burned into my memory. This is not…
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On the canal ride, I fought the tiredness of not sleeping for two days mixed with alcohol. Feeling half-delirious that I was in Amsterdam.…
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Shortly after, I met Amsterdam city. Oh my, I don’t have words to describe my feelings at that time. I was at the peak of happiness. The street was clean, with people on bicycles and yellowish leaves in the trees lining. I was greeted by Autumn. I didn't see as many big buildings as…
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I just got done with my first epic Europe trip itinerary. Since it's my first, I am considering some tour options, hence the prices.…
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