Since Machu Picchu is one of the seven wonders of the world, I always wanted to go visit. During Christmas break in 2015, we decided to visit Peru. My cousin Bina decided to join us for the trip as well. We were all excited to go to Peru, but the kids had one condition—no hiking …
Italy: Pizza and Gelato Paradise
In 2010 we decided to take a family vacation to Italy during the kids’ spring break. As always, I wanted to make sure we planned a trip that was memorable and exciting for both of our kids. I also wanted to make sure we had a unique experience in Italy. About three months before our …
Coming to America
I was watching the latest Coming to America movie on Prime Video the other day. I found this movie hilarious and started thinking about my own Coming to America story. It was a very interesting experience. So, here it goes. Before we talk about Coming to America, let’s set the stage first. I completed my …
Memorable School Trip – Kashmir
If you are like me, you enjoyed school trips growing up. This is how I caught the travel bug in the first place. In the summer of 1982, I took a school trip to Kashmir. I must give a disclaimer to this story before I go on. I was 14 years old at the time. …
Lap of Luxury – Tanzania
When you think of luxury, I am sure some remote country in Africa does not come to mind. I am here to tell you the most luxurious travel experience I have ever had bar none was our 2019 safari trip in Africa. Let’s start with how this trip came about. In late 2018, I was …
Pleasantly Surprising – Libya
Life is a game of expectations. The more you have them, the more it will fail you! I am sure some philosopher said something to this effect a long time ago. Travelling is no different. I went to Libya in June of 2013. This was less than a year after the September 11, 2012 attack …