Monterey is well known in the Bay area for one of the best available scuba diving spots. Well, there are no coral reefs like in Caribbean. But, to get certified it is the best possible in the region. Early morning arrival for the sunrise was worth the drive. If you are not there for diving, …
Weather is perfect. I am in for a great day in Montreal. Weekday Montreal seems very busy. Corporate crowds march in multiple directions, as I walk in search of the old Montreal that is about to take me back 300-400 years in time. I can only walk aimlessly in the old town, because every nook …
When my airline threw a curve ball at me by landing me in Montreal as opposed to Quebec city, I couldn’t have been more mad at them. I was furious, anxious and annoyed by the fact that my plans got messed up. Yes, even as a seasoned traveler such things still annoy me. Having managed …
Spring in DC metro is one hell of a fun. Shenandoah National Park offers great variety of hiking trails for almost any fitness level. After injuring my back last fall, it’s been quite a struggle to manage pain and still keep in shape. I hope all the diligent yoga, swimming and physical therapy pay off …
The mountain will always be there, don’t kill yourself on this one Mt. Washington in the White Mountain National Forest area is known for winter sports. People hike up with their skis and snowboards to different trails for free of cost winter sports. Winter hiking with crampons and plastic boots are equally popular among mountaineers. …
8th April, 1971: UN officially recognized the Roma community as a single ethnic group of people with a shared origin from North Western India (Rajasthan). I happened to be in Toronto on April 8th, 2013 and just googled to see what’s happening in the city that evening. With no pre-plan, I ended up spending the …
About 2:30 hours drives from Northern Virginia is Colonial Willamsburg that used to be the Capital of Virginia before it was moved to Richmond. Just so I don’t make a joke out of myself with my lack of American history knowledge, I suggest you read the wiki page to get the historical importance of the …
It is almost hard to believe there are some beautiful trails within reach from Washington D.C. Even, if you are visiting the city only for a few days, Great Falls is a wonderful escape from D.C’s “architecture/historic” tours. One can access Great Falls National Park either from Virginia or Maryland side. But, if you looking …
I landed in Canada for the first time after living in the USA for more than a decade. Getting Canadian tourist visa on Indian passport used to be a two-day process. However, just recently in late 2012 they decided to slow things down. After a 6-week long process and a generous 3-yr multiple entry, here …