Bombay from an Ex-pat Perspective
Bombay through the eyes of an ex-pat, where to what to do see and hotel in Mumbai, Bombay India.
Discovering Dearborn, Michigan
Dearborn Michigan is home to the most Arabs in the U.S. It’s also where you can tour the Henry Ford Museum of Innovation and enjoy Arab foods.
Niagara Falls, Where Your Senses Come Alive!
Niagara Falls: Up close at the three magnificent waterfalls from the Canadian and NY side, riding the Whirlpool Aero Car and seeing the butterflies.
Granada’s Grand Alhambra and Flamenco
Granada Spain, it’s the home of the dramatic Al Hambra, fortress-cum-palace built in the 13th and 14th centuries and a great place to watch Flamenco dancing.
Sintra, Portugal: Big Castles and Small Cars
Writer N.R. Venkatesh and his wife head to Sintra, Portugal and discover palaces, gardens and much more in their tiny Renault car.
Porto Portugal and Coimbra for a Day
Porto, Portugal and Coimbra: A visit to this lively city on the Douro river, made famous for its port wines, and a stop in the University town of Coimbra.
Romania: Brasov: Near What You Want to See
Brasov Romania– a small town, close to big attractions! By NR Venkatesh Any visit to Romania would be embellished by a brief history lesson, given…
Kyiv, Ukraine: a Misunderstood Destination
>If our visit to Kyiv is anything to go by, Ukraine is a ‘diamond in the rough’ By NR Venkatesh >Most people know little about…
Bucharest, Romania: Seeing All of the Sights
An Indian visits Bucharest, Romania and enjoys meeting Roma. The city’s top sites including the Parliament Palace, the Impaled Potato, the many churches, and more.
Fascinating day trips from Mexico City: Taxco, Puebla and Cholula
NR Venkatesh writes on Day trips from Mexico City: Taxco, Puebla, and Cholulu, founded around 500 B.C., home to the largest pyramid in the world
Mexico City’s Rich Tapestry Awaits: Don’t Be Afraid!
Mexico City – a heady must-see destination By NR Venkatesh with Arjun and Nirmala Many of us love to travel. Besides being hard-wired for curiosity,…
The Ultimate Road Trip: Portugal From Top to Bottom
A road trip through Portugal with its historical monuments, gastronomical indulgences, and generous hospitality, including Lisbon, Porto and Cuenca.