WEEKEND GUIDE TO SOUTH PADRE ISLAND If I have seen one of the cleanest and the widest most beautiful beach in Texas in past 15 years of my travel in various cities of Texas, it is undoubtedly the South Padre Island. The drive from Houston to South Padre Island is approximately 8 hours, perfect for a long weekend gateway. We decided to go to the Padre Island just a day before the memorial day long weekend, so we got the rooms a bit expensive than its actual value. I would highly recommend comparing the room rates on various sites on the internet before you leave. FAMOUS FOR Schlitterbahn water park Smooth sandy beaches Water activities and sports Spring Break Sea Turtle Inc. Sand Castle lessons I found this website very helpful when looking for activities for my daughter. Southpadreislandadventures.com PLACES TO STAY La Copa Inn Beach Hotel Schlitterbahn water park resort Hilton Garden Inn Airbnb rentals PLACES TO EAT I wouldn't call … [Read more...]
India In Snapshots
Confining an entire country in one blog post is a difficult task. There is so much more to this colorful country that there are blogs dedicated to it. For this particular blogpost, I have simply focused on the everyday life and random shots of people that I was able to capture on my iPhone. Yeap, just iPhone. So, if you are looking for best cities to visit and best places to eat with high resolution fancy images, you've come to the wrong place. Sit back and simply scroll through each photo where I have tried to describe each moment that was captured on my phone. Food is the main business here! From home cooked food by my mom to fancy "must visit" restaurant recommendations from friends, I experienced it all. Starting with the interior of a Chai Shop located inside Grand Hyatt Hotel that stood out amongst infinite restaurants and cafe's that I visited during my two-month long trip. The interior reminded me so much of my childhood days. Apparently, chai cafe's are the latest trend … [Read more...]
Dubai in Snapshots
You may call this a travel guide if you like, but I feel that there is so much more to this city that "Dubai in Snapshots" seems to be the most suitable title. So, it has been pretty long since I posted anything to my blog. I can go on and on about various reasons that kept me busy but instead of all that let's just get to the good stuff. Those of you who follow me on social media know that I visited Dubai with my family this summer. In few words I can summarize the entire Dubai experience as "breathtaking, beautiful and homely". Homely because my husband grew up in Dubai and I have lived in Dubai for a month in 2003 before migrating to the States. Although there is a plethora of activities to do and places to visit, below are my top 5 must-visit places in Dubai whether you are traveling solo, with your friends or with children. These are the places you should not miss - Burj Khalifa Desert Safari Dubai Mall Burj Al Arab Dubai … [Read more...]
