This is part one of the series of posts that are coming up over the next couple of weeks, on how to start a blog. This series intended to help newbies to get comfortable with the idea of blogging. I will cover topics ranging from why blog, what to blog about and how to …
How do you pick the best beaches in Algarve Portugal when there are over 100 beaches to pick from ? We did a lot of research and got great suggestions from our Airbnb host. Here I present my favorite list of best beaches in Algarve Portugal. Especially after being spoilt by the secluded beaches …
No question Algarve beaches are stunning, but there are some hidden gems in the Alentejo region.
After Adam’s Peak hike, ar Siripada, we made our way to experience Udawalawe National Park Safari Tours to get out of the crowd and unwind in the untouched wilderness. Udawalawe Jeep Safari Tours are the only reason why people come to the park. We took public buses all the way from Sripada to Udawalawe and …
Read moreUdawalawe National Park Safari Tours – Everything You Need to Know
When we went to apply for Siddharth’s passport at USPS, the clerk at Post Office commented that she wants to save money to visit Portugal. And went on to tell us about the religious significance of the country. Until that time, visiting Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga was not in the agenda for us. …
Read moreBom Jesus do Monte in Braga, Portugal – Must Visit Sanctuary
Peneda Geres National Park in Portugal is the only National Park in the entire country. If you happen to be in Portugal, especially Douro Valley or Porto, I highly recommend adding a couple of extra days to enjoy camping and hiking in Peneda Geres National Park. As we wrapped up the road trip to Douro …
Read more11 Gorgeous Options for Camping at Peneda Geres National Park
After a day in Lisbon, we rented a car (give yourself a few hours to rent the car. They work at a slightly slower pace), and headed north. If you are renting a car in Portugal, take the toll pass with the rental car company. It’s a nightmare to pay manually and there are tons …
Read moreDouro Valley – Sweetness of Port wine in the air !!
In no time, we hit the streets of Lisbon equipped with “Here We Go” gps app, and a tentative plan in mind to see the highlights. We just had given a day to the city before driving to the country side in search of nature. And it is more than enough in my opinion. First …
Read moreLisbon in a day. Pickpocket attempt and sore legs !
Just off of Hwy 1, 20-miles north of Santa Cruz, Año Nuevo State Park is a breeding ground for 10s of thousands of elephant seals. Every year between December and March, the elephant seals come to this park to breed and give birth to baby seals…awww how cute !! At this time of the year, the …
First trip with baby Sid to Big Sur, CA feels like it all happened in my dreams, for obvious reasons, I was nothing but tired and sleepy all along. Nevertheless, I wanted to get out of the house and get some fresh air and break the routine. My little guy was 10-weeks old and …
Read moreFirst trip with baby. Practical tips for first road trip.