Cinnamon Hotels – Integrating Travel With Culture

One of the things I am mindful of when traveling is picking accommodations that are sustainable. Even if I’m staying at resorts or chain hotels, I do some research to check what kind of programs they have in place to support the local community, culture and the environment. I’ll also check hotels that rent by … Continue reading Cinnamon Hotels – Integrating Travel With Culture

Beyond The Beaches…Seven Must Have Experiences in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is not like other islands where all you do is lay on the beach and snorkel in the sea. Sure there are plenty of places to do that around Sri Lanka, but it is also a country full of rich cultural activities. Here are some experiences you should not miss during your visit… … Continue reading Beyond The Beaches…Seven Must Have Experiences in Sri Lanka

Gifts That Give Back 2018

Each year I put together a meaningful holiday shopping guide especially for you. These are gifts that are tied to causes and help people around the world not only during the season of celebration, but all through the year. So get your holiday shopping off to a great start with these gifts that give back. … Continue reading Gifts That Give Back 2018

Discover Three Thousand Year Old History in Sri Lanka

When you think of Sri Lanka, you may picture a tropical island dotted with sandy beaches, wildlife reserves filled with elephants, coconut groves, spice and tea plantations. Surely, the small island located just south of India merits all these, but there’s also three thousand year old temples, palaces and caves to explore. Here are some … Continue reading Discover Three Thousand Year Old History in Sri Lanka

Love Travel? Get This New Conversation Starter Card Game

“Do I need a conversation starter?” It’s not an uncommon question. We want to get know people better, have genuine connections, and be closer to each other. Whether it’s a friend of a friend, a traveler we meet, a colleague, an acquaintance, or even our friends at home. But, sometimes we don’t know what to ask, … Continue reading Love Travel? Get This New Conversation Starter Card Game

Five Tips for Traveling to Moldova

I have a few friends from Moldova here in Atlanta. But many others have never even heard about this tiny country in Eastern Europe. So the biggest question I get is: “Why would you want to go there?” My response – why not! Moldova got a bad rep after Dutch sociologist Ruut Veenhoven named it … Continue reading Five Tips for Traveling to Moldova

What to Eat and Drink on a Polish Food Tour

Living in Atlanta, I have not had much exposure to Polish cuisine. My limited knowledge is of sausages, pierogis and cabbage stews. So when I recently visited Krakow, I decided to get the aid of experts at Delicious Poland to embark on a food tour to learn more. About 6 food enthusiasts met our guide Maciej … Continue reading What to Eat and Drink on a Polish Food Tour

Must Buys Shopping List From Kashmir

The northernmost state of India is often in the news for political turmoil and instability. But it is also one of the most resourceful and artistic parts of the world. Growing up in the city of Chandigarh, my family would often buy products from Kashmiri vendors going door to door, carrying wool carpets, pashmina shawls … Continue reading Must Buys Shopping List From Kashmir

7 Places In Bali Can Make You A Better Person

Many travelers claim that the spirit of Bali has the power to seep into your unconscious mind and radically change your thoughts, beliefs, and actions. If you are capable of finding a sense of awe in watching colored puffs of incense rise from small flower offerings and centuries-old Balinese temples scattered throughout stunning natural settings, … Continue reading 7 Places In Bali Can Make You A Better Person