Let's enjoy the beauty of the world, one step at a time.
Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland Harrod’s My family was supposed to arrive the next day but due to the “extreme weather conditions” in Northern Europe, their flight was delayed another day. I went ahead as scheduled to spend that day hanging out with my high school friend, Janaria. There was not much I can do but…
(I started writing this entry on December 12, 2011) View from the South Bank This time last year, I was stumbling out of the jet way onto the melee of Heathrow Airport (I remember every detail of this trip like it was yesterday). My first thought was “Boy, it’s good to be back.” I had…
I can’t believe it’s already 2012! As much as I enjoyed 2011, I feel that 2012 is my biggest year yet 🙂 With that, here is My Ten for the new year: 1. My family’s unconditional love for me 2. My wonderful, understanding friends who never cease to support me 3. Receiving and reading well-written…
Here is my ten list for today. What is yours? 1. My not-so-Manic Monday 2. Terrible ideas that turn out to be great 3. Our super organized bookshelves 4. People are so much nicer around the holiday season. 5. Omnivore Books in Noe Valley 6. The smell of eucalyptus 7. Long drives 8. Watching The Ref…
Because I enjoy making lists, I have decided to start “My Ten” list in this blog. My list will consist of random things that I love and enjoy. So, here is “My Ten” list for today. Feel free to share yours. My Ten 1. I love the cold air of winter in San Francisco. 2. I…
Houses of Parliament – London, 2007 (1st solo trip) I am no daredevil by any means but I find such a thrill whenever I travel by myself. I have done it a number of times and researched extensively prior to each trips. A lot of people ask me why I like to travel by myself…
I can’t believe October is almost over and I haven’t posted anything here until now. Let me count the reasons why October went by in a blur for me. Reason #1: Work, work, work. I worked so much that I failed to see a movie, hang out with a friend (coffee, dinner, lunch, whatever until…
Before heading across Pulteney Bridge, I made my way to the Pump Room for my lunch reservation. It’s another Bath institution. Ornate ceiling and corinthian columns Interior of the Pump Room The Pump Room is old-world elegance that caters to locals, dignitaries, and tourists. It has a posh ambience, with classical musicians playing in the…
The Royal Crescent If there is one word to describe Bath, it would be idyllic. I fell in love with Bath when I first saw her in 2009. I joined a day tour of Stonehenge, Windsor, Cotswolds and Bath. I only had 3 hours to roam around and I was so dissatisfied. I vowed that…
I dreaded and longed for this day. I dreaded it because it was my last 5 days in Europe before going back home. I longed for this day because it was a dream to see Barcelona in the flesh. My mixed emotions aside, Barcelona did not fail to amaze me. Barceloneta The train ride from…