Back from vacation
Returning from India with family after an enjoyable four-week vacation in Paris during Christmas time; marvels at festively lit streets and plans to share more photos later.
Blog Posts
We have been writing since early 2000. In total we have written 425 posts.
Paper Anniversary
Celebrating our first anniversary, we enjoyed a scenic train ride in Paris during fall colors before winter's bite set in. We indulged at Salon du Chocolat with global stalls and complimentary...
Rome (Sep 5th-7th)
Embarked on a Rome adventure with Alitalia from CDG; marveled at Colosseum's grandeur before exploring Via del Corso and the iconic Trevi Fountain, where locals toss coins for good luck—a tradition...
Stockholm (Aug 14th - 17th)
Discovered an affordable Stockholm deal via Ryan Air, despite higher overall costs due to transfers; enjoyed city sights amid occasional rain in Gamla Stan and clear skies at Mills Garden. Despite...
London 5days (July 29th - Aug 3rd)
Explored historic sites in London for five days, staying at Sampath's home; enjoyed the sights from the London Eye to Buckingham Palace. Visited Windsor Castle, Tower of London with KOHINOOR diamond...
Heat wave of August
Paris endures an extreme 10-day heatwave with temperatures soaring above 40°C, causing power outages and raising concerns about climate change's impact on weather patterns. The city struggles without...
Trip to Amsterdam (June 7th-9th)
Amsterdam escape: Art lovers revel at Van Gogh Museum and Albert Cuypmarkt. Dutch efficiency shines through city planning; asbestos closure prompts Rijksmuseum visit with audio tour, despite main...
Visiting Paris a Desi Guide
Parisian escapades with Pamela include top attractions like Eiffel Tower and Louvre; essential tips: watch out for pickpockets, carry change coins. Stay in Latin Quarter or nearby districts—safe yet...
Music @ Cite Universitaire
Exploring spontaneously in May-Paris: free concerts by student musicians on various themes fill the air as you enjoy melodies, but miss out on a grand Jazz program that ends around 9 PM. Discover...
Purbayan and Satyajit
Jaya and her husband Purbayan's European tour culminated in a Parisian sitar-tabla concert, offering an unforgettable musical escape despite the city's Metro strike woes.
Metro on Strike
Struggling through a French public transport strike, I navigated Paris on foot or bike amidst chaos—a testament to resilience in adversity.