Continuing my Seoul adventures (Part 1 recapped here), Day 3 ended with an evening stroll along the Cheonggyecheon Stream, a popular attraction for residents and visitors alike. The stream runs for about 11 kilometers (or about 7 miles) and has well-lit walking pathways on both sides of the stream, as well as several bridges at…
Traveling across Scandinavia can be quite expensive for tourists, as it is one of the priciest regions in the world. So it’s essential to plan your itinerary thoughtfully. However, visiting Sweden has many benefits, including its impressive public transportation system. During my one-week trip in 2023, I relied solely on public transportation and did not…
Medellín, the second-largest city in Colombia after Bogotá, is often referred to as the “City of Eternal Spring.” The city has undergone a remarkable transformation from its dangerous past to a vibrant and safe present. It boasts fantastic food options, including many choices for vegetarians and vegans, and is known for its exceptional hospitality and…
Soup is good for the Soul. Books too. Traveling is good for the Soul and Seoul was a great city to add to the ever-growing list of places visited. When I told family and friends I was planning a trip to Seoul, they were quite surprised with the choice. I am a vegetarian so Korean…
Mexico is a great destination to visit from the East Coast. Plenty of non-stop flights from the NYC metro area to destinations all across Mexico. Want an ultimate beach vacation? Check. Want to practice your Spanish and immerse yourself in local culture? Check. Want to seek a sense of adventure and thrill? Check. Want to…
There’s something about stepping into a bakery and smelling the dough, the sugar, the butter, the flour and all the disparate elements that go into making that one perfect pastry. Compliment that with the smell of freshly brewed coffee and life is better than good. Guilty of having a major sweet tooth, I luckily got…
Last minute travel changes end up for the best. Don’t they? Recently in October, I had a work trip scheduled to San Diego. Originally, it was a 3-day business trip, fly out on Tuesday and return back home on Friday. Then I got thinking. I hadn’t visited San Diego before and if I was spending…
Are you a traveler who enjoys to stay active on vacation? Yes? Well, same here. While I enjoy the relaxing and resting (R&R) aspect of travel and vacation, I like to stay active when possible. Primarily because it brings me joy and happiness and gives me a sense of energy too. I love to explore…
Its been an interesting year, to say the least. Transitioning to full time remote work, socializing over Zoom virtually, masking up and social distancing, and trying my best to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Amidst all the chaos, there is one positive and that’s been more time to read. In 2019, I read two…
Writers Note: This is a flashback post of my India trip in October 2018. Due to the pandemic, our world has significantly changed in 2020. I haven’t personally traveled anywhere since November 2019. I look forward to the day when it is safe to travel again. Until then, I have my travel memories to reflect…