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First Leg: Back to Back Weddings in India

Posted on November 21, 2018November 24, 2018 by Sonya

From Delhi to Noida to Delhi to Punchkula to Delhi to Lucknow to Delhi. Then the final leg of the trip is Delhi, India to New Jersey, USA. The two lines above summarize my recent trip to India which I fondly refer to as Back2BackWeddings. How does that sound for a hashtag? Let’s do it!…

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Cesky Krumlov in Photos

Posted on November 17, 2018November 17, 2018 by Sonya

Hello Travel Enthusiasts! I am keeping this post short and sweet. I sadly lost most of my DSLR photos from my three-day visit to the Czech Republic (mainly Prague) in 2015. But I was able to recover and find one panoramic shot of Cesky Krumlov. Memories of a fun and epic day exploring Cesky Krumlov….

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Quest for the best gelato in Rome

Posted on November 13, 2018November 17, 2018 by Sonya

Italy. The land of art, culture, history, espresso, pizza and gelato. Yes, gelato. Creamy, sweet and rich.The sweet tooth in me craves it.  Hence my quest for the best gelato on my recent trip to Italy in June 2018. I took my mom and sister along for the adventure. I did some research before my…

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A very Frozen “run”Disney comeback

Posted on March 12, 2018November 17, 2018 by Sonya

Disney. The name brings to mind images of Mickey and Minnie. Cinderella. Snow White. Goofy. Little Mermaid. Mulan. Classic Disney memories. I have some vague memories of my childhood Disney trips with my family. We took the traditional path and flew down to Orlando a few times. Then there’s that one time that we went…

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Musings: Bhutan is unique and special but not for everyone

Posted on November 19, 2017April 21, 2025 by Sonya

One of my main takeaways from my recent trip to Bhutan and India (Kolkata, Sikkim) is this: Bhutan is a unique and special destination but not for everyone. Independent travel and backpacking is unheard of as tourists require a guide and a driver. There’s also a daily tariff which is high but also all-inclusive and…

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Ten hour layover in Tokyo? No problem!

Posted on October 11, 2017November 17, 2018 by Sonya

So you have a long layover in Japan and aren’t sure what to do with all the extra time? How about just stay at the airport? Maybe catch up on sleep? Shop some more? Eat some more? All are great options but how about leaving the airport and traveling the local area? On my way…

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Tips on booking a flight with Bhutan’s Drukair

Posted on September 13, 2017November 17, 2018 by Sonya

I had an interesting experience booking my outbound flight from Paro, Bhutan to Kolkata, India. There is little information online on the entire process. So here are a few tips and notes. Please note: I am based in the United States. My experience may not apply to travelers from other countries. 

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Ocean Playground: Kayaking in Southern Maine

Posted on September 5, 2017November 17, 2018 by Sonya

I enjoy kayaking but I wouldn’t consider myself anything close to an expert. Hiking is more my forte. Anyway, there IS a difference between kayaking on calm, still water and kayaking in the rough waters with crazy tides and currents.  I learned that lesson the hard way.  I am always up for a challenge even…

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Three Hours in Portland, Maine

Posted on August 29, 2017November 17, 2018 by Sonya

Not three days. Just three hours. Its called the Wannabe Vagabond Sonya express way! Not really but it does have a cool (fingers crossed) ring to it. Doesn’t it?

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Bobigny: The “Queens” of Paris

Posted on June 9, 2017November 17, 2018 by Sonya

Have you heard of Bobigny, France? Probably not. I hadn’t either until June 2015. That summer, my mother, younger sister and I paid a visit to Paris for just three short days as part of a longer London trip. We of course visited the major cultural sites in and around Paris – Eiffel Tower, Louvre,…

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