Thank you, Bobby Chinn, for your show “World Cafe Middle East: Istanbul” has brought back memories of my short trip to Istanbul! The places you’ve been, the food you’ve tasted, the people you’ve met & the culture you’ve experienced instantly took me back to the early Winter of 2005! I never imagined myself setting foot [...]
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As Promised…Girls Out & ABout: Japan March 2008
Posted: June 30, 2010 in culture, Globe Trekker, Our World, SnapsTravel is more fun when it’s with your good pals This post will be updated frequently, thanks to my gal pals….had kindly requested them to pen a few words about our trip to the Land of the Rising Sun….
Living in a concrete jungle surrounded by “civilized” beings at times can be a torture. So, where do you escape from the dog eat dog world out there? Well, it’s back to nature in search for tranquility & fresh air. If you feel the need to do some soul searching, I’m sure you’d be surprised [...]
A Whole Different World — Morocco
Posted: December 30, 2007 in culture, Globe Trekker, mi vida loca, Morocco, Our World, SnapsAcross the Gibraltar Straits lay the land of Kings, a kingdom called Morocco. The harsh land with its mountain range cutting across her. She is also covered with soft golden sand in the south, the Sahara Desert. This land has been explored and discovered long ago by merchants and the Romans, the Umayyads who also [...]
Have boots will travel … SPAIN
Posted: December 20, 2007 in culture, Globe Trekker, islam, Islamic influence, mi vida loca, Our World, passion, Snaps, SpainTime flies … my adventure has ended. What’s left are memories of the very short trip to a foreign land, an escapade of sorts. One day, they may fade but hopefully the memory will etch in your heart forever. Madrid was great, one of the cleanest places I’ve been to. The beautiful sculptures, monuments and [...]
It has finally arrived — I’ll be boarding the plane to Madrid via Cairo in a few hours time. Another journey to the world of the unknown, excitement fills me – curiosity builds into a desire to know more. What, when where … all these questions came into mind. They are yet to be answered. [...]
The trip to Spain & Morocco will hopefully be fulfilled in early December this year. Down payment have been made today and the rest some time later. I’ve been itching to visit Al-Hambra for some time now. So, I hope nothing will come in my way. Proposed Itinerary Madrid – City tour of Madrid, Royal [...]
Back to Civilization
Posted: July 14, 2007 in culture, Globe Trekker, mi vida loca, Our World, SnapsSome pictures taken in the Island of Tuba. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3: Day 4: Day 5:
This was taken in 98, the home we onced lived in was no longer standing and was replaced by high-rised buildings. The building on the extreme right is now occupied by young professionals. Below is a photograph taken of the ground level of Ballston Metro (at the foreground) and Hecht’s Departmental Store in the background. [...]
Travelling is in my blood, I was raised to enjoy & appreciate the places I’ve been to, visited or lived in no matter the location or condition. Therefore, I’ve set up my future travel plans beginning from next year. I can only afford to visit certain places once a year due to financial reasons or [...]
