Prague , a walk through history !
Prague did not take long to win us over! We found the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic very charming, very historic, and very walkable. The magnificence of the historic center of Prague contrasts dramatically with the drab and uninspiring Soviet era city expanse which surrounds it. A UNESCO World Heritage site since…
The Master Weavers of Mughal Town
The Master Weavers of Mughal Town in Varanasi India. Read our previous posting: “The colorful Ghats of Varanasi India” Every Indian girl, I am told, dreams of getting married in a Varanasi-woven silk saree. The art of weaving silk is a centuries-old tradition in Varanasi, passed on from generation to generation among the Moslem…
Romantic Getaway to Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
Rumor has it that Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac is the most photographed hotel in the world … and for good reason! Like the Eiffel Tower in Paris or the Leaning Tower of Pisa or even the Great Wall of China, this legendary structure in the charming capital of the province of Quebec is a…
Japan Culinary Experiences
Japan culinary experiences … Welcome to Matcha tea, Matcha Tea ice cream – with or without gold leaf sprinkles (!), Japanese pickles, the lightest most delicious rice crackers and rice snacks and much of the freshest fish in the world. Plus, an amazing selection of fine aged Sake to sample and savor as well…