HOTELS or HOsTELS? – A Big ‘Yes’ to the Tiny ‘s’
It’s 7.30 PM. You’ve just come back from a long day of walking around the city, or maybe even a day trip to a hidden …
The Hills Are Alive With the Sound of Music
Growing up before the days of Cable TV and Cartoon Network meant that your handful of favourite movie video cassettes…

Floored by Florence
When you get an opportunity to visit the birthplace of the Renaissance, the city that occupies a good part of your history books over the years, th…
Seville – the city that stole my heart
Imagine bright. Imagine colourful. Imagine vibrant. Imagine every street corner coming alive with performances by tal…
La Decima Part 3 of 3: Witnessing History Being Made
Prologue June 11, 2017 will forever be etched in my memory. The excitement, the electrifying ambience, the powerful g…

La Decima Part 2 of 3: Watching My Childhood Friend Play on the World Stage
As I left Roland-Garros that Monday evening, my mind was in a myriad of emotions. Getting to be part of the centre court crowd, watching some world…
La Decima Part 1 of 3: The Sights and Sounds at Roland-Garros
An avid sports fan since a very young age, my adrenaline surges, and my heart skips several beats every time I am in …
Sintra – the hidden gem of Portugal
Have you had your fill of the Lisbon charm, with its hilly roads, narrow alleys and quaint houses? What if I told you…
Find yourself in a political dissent with someone? Throw him out of the window of course! Defenestration and other fascinating titbits about the Czech Republic
What do you do if you do if you have a political dissent with someone? Throw them out of the window of course! Defene…
How do I begin to plan my dream holiday? And yes, most importantly how much will it cost me?
I have had a lot of people coming up to me and saying “I really want to go on a holiday, but I don’t think I can go w…