Leave the Desk and See the World
Spring is in the air, and before the fireball of summer takes over; we could not think of a better to enjoy the weather than visiting the famous Tulip Fest in Holland, Michigan. The Dutch town hosts travelers from around the world as they celebrate the tulip bloom. Mrs. CurryOnTravel and I could not pass up the opportunity to enjoy the small town, admire the tulips, and climb a windmill.
Whenever Mrs. CurryOnTravel and I want to have a relaxing weekend, we travel to the Texas Hill Country. It’s easy to get lost in the farms, hills, and experience the charms of a small town. Tough we have visited several vineyards before, a visit to 1851 Vineyards in Fredericksburg, made this past weekend truly special. Continue reading “An Afternoon at 1851 Vineyards”
The tour of India continued with our visit to Historic Hyderabad. Located in the Telangana state of India, the metro city is perfect blend of culture, history, and modernism. Known as an IT hub of India with new micro-cities and buildings; the charm of the old palaces and museums provide the balance to the city’s rich history and the promise of a bright tomorrow. This visit mainly focused on visiting the ancient sites while enjoying the new nightlife.
Who wouldn’t love a beach vacation, spending time in the sun and the sand; and getting away from a cold and windy winter? That is exactly what we got, when Mrs. CurryOnTravel and I spent the weekend in St. Thomas. Located in the Caribbean, the island is part of the U.S. Virgin Islands, and definitely on our list for a sunny getaway. Famous for its crystal-clear water, white-sand beaches, and of course, their daiquiris.
Trips to India are always memorable. Mrs. CurryOnTravel and I get an opportunity to catch up with family, while taking in the culture and the food. This is an overdue post on our experiences in Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad is a city in Gujarat that is a hometown for famous celebrities such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mrs. CurryOnTravel. A cosmopolitan city with a rich history and culture, I truly experienced it for the first time; and I can see why many fall in love with it. This is not a comprehensive list of all the things to do in Ahmedabad, and future posts will contain more sights and ideas.
Summers can get hot in Texas. What better place to get away from the scorching heat than British Columbia, Canada? We visited Vancouver and Victoria with high hopes for 3 days, and Vancouver did not disappoint! Mrs. CurryOnTravel and I cannot rave enough about Vancouver. A clean, beautiful, bike-friendly city; it provided a perfect summer escape. With a diverse group of cuisines and people; it was fun packing for this trip, as we needed hiking, swimming, and teatime gear.
Sorrento was the last stretch of our 2-week trip through Italy, and to me it felt as if we saved the best for last. In our 3-day stay, we caught the sights in Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, and Pompei. In the middle of May, we experienced the glorious sun in Southern Italy. The beaches, the food, and copious amounts of limoncello make for amazing memories.
On the eight day of our trip, we took the ferry from Naples to the Island of Capri (pronounced Cap-ri). The island is 45 minutes by ferry from Naples, and if you take the 8 AM ferry from Molo Beverello, as we did, you can experience the bustling of the island on the port of Marina Grande. The hodge-podge of activity as tourists are coming and leaving the island, along with others taking a naval tour of the island, it is a sight to see. The small, but beautiful, Capri is the stuff of dreams with crystal-clear water, delicious food, and the sweetest of wines. The island encompassed one of the most photogenic 24 hours of our trip.
After traveling through Italy for a week, we felt right at home. The language did not feel foreign and the folks felt like our neighbors. As we travelled through the countryside, the final leg of our trip through Italy took us to Southern locales of Naples, Capri, and Sorrento. After enjoying the charms of Florence, and the history of Rome, it was time to experience the Southern hospitality. We started the tour of Southern Italy with a day in Naples. Continue reading “A Day in Naples”
After visiting Rome and Cinque Terre, Mrs. CurryOnTravel and I took the local commuter train from La Spezia to Florence, our gateway to Tuscany. Luckily, for us, we were not the only Americans on-board. “Dolcezza di non fare niente,” is what the sixty-five year old grandmother said to me. After living in Florence for more than three months, my fellow American, told me this is what she enjoys about Florence, and this is what sets it apart from other Italian cities. “To really experience the ‘sweetness of doing nothing’, sit in a café or a restaurant and truly watch other people living their lives.” Of course, we had to add that to our must-do list.