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  • Tulip festival

    Our World: Tulip Time

    If it is April and you find yourself in Oregon or Washington — remember it is time for Tulips — you might want to treat yourself to this gorgeous sight: Some Tulip events you could check out:Skagit Tulip Festival, WashingtonWoodland Tulip Festival, WashingtonWooden Shoe Tulip Fest, Oregon Next post...
  • OurWorld: Room with a view

    While we were in Hawaii, we stayed at a very nicely-done up property on the west coast of Big Island. Here is a postcard-perfect sight from Hilton Waikaloa Village: a Pacific Ocean view, coconut palms and a Golf Course. Could one ask for more when on an anniversary-holiday?  There’s nothing...
  • The Lone Cypress

    Called the Lone Cypress, this tree is believed to have survived in its rocky environs for over 250 years. This tree can be seen when you go on the 17 Mile Drive in Monterey, California. Linked to OurWorldTuesday Places near The Lone Cypress/ 17 Mile Drive You might also...
  • Winter 2014: Snowshots

    Does it snow in Ridgefield? They say it doesn’t snow a whole lot in the Portland-Vancouver Metropolitan area. However the area got its third snowfall of the season earlier this month — the most thus far, causing a few road accidents, school closures and cancellation of several public events....
  • Fall Color near Reno

    Capture the Colour – Five Frames, Five colours

    When we travel we take so many pictures but some of themstand out from the rest, don’t they? The colors captured in some of those frames have so much of an effect on us that the images remain imprinted in our minds forever. I’m sure everybody has a handful...
  • A redwood route for a hike with a tyke

    When you’re a parent, especially of children five and under, hiking is an activity you push aside thinking of the  hassles and the dangers that may come your way. Add to that the burden of those mom bags (crammed with snacks, diapers and extra set of clothes among other...
  • Jomsom, Nepal

    One day at the heart of the Himalayas

    A few days ago, as I was looking through my collection of non-digital photographs for the ‘One photo from my picture album contest’ put up by My Yatra Diary, I retraced many a trip I had been on, when I was much younger. One trip that stood out from...
  • The heavenly ‘Heavenly Gondola’ Ride

    What's the Heavenly Gondola ride in Tahoe really like? Come read about that and why you must do it while you are in California....
  • Maroon Bells, Colorado

    Postcarded at Maroon Bells

    Maroon Bells Some people say it is the most photographed place in North America, some others say it is the most photographed place in the state of Colorado. Whatever it may be, we went to see Maroon Bells only because my bestie who lives in Colorado told me it...
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