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It was our first full day on Big Island, HI. What we had planned for the day was a Hawaiian culture tour on the west coast of the island: A visit to Hulihe’e Palace, which was the summer palace of the nobles (now a museum), see Pu’uhonua O Honaunau...
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If there’s no wine at home, it only means one thing — its time to head to a winery! And a little wine tasting would do no harm. Why go far away when the Santa Cruz Mountains are just a stone’s throw from where we live. This time we...
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Oakland, CA has a little piece of Africa just off highway 580. If Oakland is closer to where you live, than Africa is, you might as well visit Oakland Zoo to experience a bit of the continent, in...
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Fun facts from Singapore: Some Singlish and other interesting info that may or may not be true. Whether you're visiting or not, you'll find this amusing. ...
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The Chain Tree in Wayanad is a stop for many a curious traveller on the Kozhikode-Wayanad* route. The chain hanging from it was not put there by accident neither was it meant to be decoration. This tree has a story to tell. This story dates back to the time when...
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Among the top attractions in San Francisco is a Chinatown, made right here is this city by the bay. Here are a few pictures from a walk or better still – a window shopping session in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Before you look at the pictures, you might want to...
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American Independence day, they say is best celebrated with hot dogs and ice cream or barbecued food. I beg to differ, given that I chose to celebrate the 4 of July that just went by, with Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and Merlot among other exotic tastes, at an idyllic location...
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When I visited the Japanese Friendship Garden in San Jose, California it was the first time I had ever visited a Japanese Garden. My walk in the park showed me greenery, rock sculpture, bridges and ponds that made up the landscaping. I was so impressed by the over all effect....
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The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in San Jose is said to be the only Egyptian styled building to house artifacts of the early Egyptian people....
It was our first full day on Big Island, HI. What we had planned for the day was a Hawaiian culture tour on the west coast of the island: A visit to Hulihe’e Palace, which was the summer palace of the nobles (now a museum), see Pu’uhonua O Honaunau...
If there’s no wine at home, it only means one thing — its time to head to a winery! And a little wine tasting would do no harm. Why go far away when the Santa Cruz Mountains are just a stone’s throw from where we live. This time we...
Oakland, CA has a little piece of Africa just off highway 580. If Oakland is closer to where you live, than Africa is, you might as well visit Oakland Zoo to experience a bit of the continent, in...
Fun facts from Singapore: Some Singlish and other interesting info that may or may not be true. Whether you're visiting or not, you'll find this amusing. ...
The Chain Tree in Wayanad is a stop for many a curious traveller on the Kozhikode-Wayanad* route. The chain hanging from it was not put there by accident neither was it meant to be decoration. This tree has a story to tell. This story dates back to the time when...
Among the top attractions in San Francisco is a Chinatown, made right here is this city by the bay. Here are a few pictures from a walk or better still – a window shopping session in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Before you look at the pictures, you might want to...
American Independence day, they say is best celebrated with hot dogs and ice cream or barbecued food. I beg to differ, given that I chose to celebrate the 4 of July that just went by, with Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and Merlot among other exotic tastes, at an idyllic location...
When I visited the Japanese Friendship Garden in San Jose, California it was the first time I had ever visited a Japanese Garden. My walk in the park showed me greenery, rock sculpture, bridges and ponds that made up the landscaping. I was so impressed by the over all effect....
The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in San Jose is said to be the only Egyptian styled building to house artifacts of the early Egyptian people....
Chennakesava Temple in Belur is known for its friezes, its pillars and stone lattices. Even the star-shaped platform on which it stands, a feature of its style of architecture. People...
Found in and around Tracy, California: Train Car Graffiti. Do you see art here? Or is it plain vandalism? A post for Monday Mural. ...
Solvang is one of those places that made me feel like I was in the middle of a fairy tale. To say, ‘in the middle of a Hans Christian...
Found in Venice of America: Two Venice murals -- one of present day Venice (Venice Kinesis- a modern take on the original 'The birth of Venus' ) and the...