Winter 2011 Trips – Spain and Israel
Yayyyy, finally the days are almost here to travel again. I guess, I am getting a bit spoiled by now by going to new places every month. Who wouldn’t? Its becoming a habit exploring a new country, new...
View ArticleLa Chandeleur – Happy Crêpe day
Last week, February 2nd, was La Chandeleur or Candelmas day for French Catholics. It is a day to celebrate the presentation of Jesus to the temple 40 days after his birth (Christmas Day) and the...
View ArticlePicture-Perfect Prague
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC: Praha or Prague is a picturesque European city situated by River Vltava. Founded in 9th century, historically, this was once the capital of the Bohemian region. Now it’s the...
View ArticleHome and Abroad: Bring Father Christmas To Life This Winter
Christmas is always a magical time, and it’s even more exciting when you have children who still believe in Father Christmas. From his jingling bells to his big round belly, and his team of reindeer to...
View ArticleChristmas in Peacock Lane
After living in Portland, OR, for many years, I finally got to visit this place that becomes magical during the holiday season. It’s in a neighborhood in the SE Portland which becomes pedestrian only...
View ArticleWinter Wonderland in Leavenworth, WA
Visiting Leavenworth in Washington was on our list for a while, especially around the Christmas/holiday time. This town brought back some sweet memories of small villages of Europe because of its...
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