Frida Kahlo's home also known as - Casa Azul (blue house) is in Mexico City where she grew up and also lived as a renowned artist till 1954. This lovely home is now a museum and the rooms & her painting studio are kept the same as they were when Frida Kahlo lived there. The …
Mexico City : Magnificent Chapultepec Castle
A day well spent in the Chapultepec Park - one of the largest parks in Mexico city. It began quite unexpectedly, as there was a peaceful protest right outside our hotel at the Angel of Independence in support of the president of the country. And it meant that we couldn't get to drive to the …
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Mexico : Hot air balloon ride over Teotihuacan Pyramids
Flying in a hot air balloon over the Pyramids does sound magical. And on our trip to Mexico last month - we booked a hot air balloon ride over Teotihuacan Pyramids. Hot air balloons over the cactus field It was a once in a lifetime experience - lifting off the ground in a big basket, …
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Texas : Marvelous Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Set in the year 1521, this festival transports you back in time and in history during the reign of King Henry VIII. Here the 'village of Scarborough' is a recreation of an English village - where the Queen of Scotland stops to enjoy the annual festival on her way to London to meet the King. …
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New Mexico : The gleaming White Sands National Park
Our day 1 in Alamogardo in New Mexico and we were at the the amazing White Sands National Monument. The highlight of our trip to this lovely state and it was surely the best part of it. Visitor center has been in use since the 1930s Stopped by the visitor center for a few minutes …
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7 Day Alaska Itinerary
A trip to the last wilderness requires planning and time but it is always an incredible experience. This 7-day itinerary is for Summer time - which is from May to September and is inspired by our trip to Alaska this year. Day 1 - Day 1 is all about reaching Alaska. Fly in to Anchorage …
Galveston : Summer day at the Pleasure Pier
Sitting on the balcony, looking at the sea waves crashing and the clouds gathering in the sky - it was going to be a rainy day. And we had plans to go to the Pier and enjoy the funnel cake and rides. Before the weather changed, we drove there, parked our car & the moment …
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Denali : Flying over the snowy mountains & Glaciers
In the evening, we booked a Denali flight to see the mountains up close. For a 7 pm flight, we checked in about 30 minutes before and boarded the 6-seater plane on time. There began our amazing adventure flying over the Denali. Plane took off and within minutes we were in the sky overlooking the …
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Denali National Park: Alaska’s Great Wilderness
A beautiful sunny day - Day 5 of our Alaska trip and we got ready by 10 am with our packed lunch from the café. And drove to the Denali National Park entrance which was only about 15 minutes from the cabins. Stopped at the entrance for a few minutes and clicked a few pictures. …
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Mirror Lake: Reflection Perfection
The tranquil waters which reflect the beauty all around is called the Mirror Lake. On Day 4 of our trip to the 49th State, we started the day with yummy breakfast and checked out of Anchorage hotel to drive to Denali. The very first stop was Mirror Lake - which is about an hour's drive …
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