In a recent post, I wrote about the benefits of traveling with friends on girlfriend-getaways, “mancations” and the like. They allow us to disconnect from the stresses of daily life and more importantly, reconnect with friends in ways that other gatherings don’t. So what about reaping the same kind of benefits by traveling with a parent? Last year, I went to Costa Rica with my mother and got to experience the positive effects of such a trip for myself.…
This week my song comes from the Bollywood movie: Dil Se There is something special about this catchy tune supplemented by all that crazy choreography atop a moving train!…
Holi is a festival to welcome the Spring. It is celebrated widely in Western and Northern India over two days with bonfires, parties, live music, dance and food – and of course colored powder. It is said to be a time when social structures that restrict people from interacting freely based on age, sex, or caste are pushed aside. And everybody let’s loose. Over the weekend in New York City, everyone seemed in excellent spirits and ready for a party. I could feel the nostalgia in the air. Like 4th of July or Christmas, these celebrations clearly evoked fond memories from growing up in India for many on the boat. The powder itself was light like baby powder and smelt…
Our friendships are a very important component to our lives that is all too often pushed down our priority list. Maybe it is because we are overwhelmed at work, plunge into romantic relationships, have children or move away. Whatever the reason, many of us have a nagging feeling that we would like to reconnect with our friends. And the question is, what do we do when a comment on Facebook – or even a lunch date or a drink – just doesn’t feel like enough? That’s right. It’s time for a girlfriend getaway or “man-cation†or whatever term suits the gender of you and your friends.…
This week, here is a soothing West African tune by: Habib Koité…
Over the weekend before last, I attended the New York Times Travel Show. I’d describe it as speed dating for lovers of travel. And for a travel addict like myself, it was exhilarating and exhausting all at once. Here’s a taste of the experience… By no means was that a comprehensive report of the event. Here is a little more about it… On the expo floor, you could also try the local cuisine from various destinations, play with exotic animals, go scuba diving in a portable pool, actually book travel, and enter to win vacations and other prizes. There were also all-day seminars where travel industry professionals spoke about travel-related topics. From Travel Channel hosts like Samantha Brown and Adam…
