One of the funny things about travelling solo as a mother is that you may be travelling alone, but you don't exactly stop being a mother. You see something beautiful and think about who would have enjoyed seeing it with you. You learn something interesting and immediately want to tell your children … [Read more...]
Amsterdam to The Hague by FlixBus: The Day I Went to Meet the Girl with the Pearl Earring
There are some places you visit because they are on your itinerary, and then there are places you visit because there is one particular thing you simply cannot leave the country without seeing. For me, that thing was Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring. And it was on my itinerary the minute I … [Read more...]
The Secret Behind the Musée d’Orsay Clock: One of Paris’ Most Beautiful Views
If you've ever taken a cruise on the Seine, you've probably admired the giant clock on the façade of the Musée d'Orsay. It's one of those unmistakable Paris landmarks that catches your eye as you glide past. What many visitors don't realize is that you can actually stand behind that very … [Read more...]
Mumbai Museum is a Must-Do with Kids
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya which was formerly known as the Prince of Wales Museum, is a must-do with kids. If you think (like I did) that museums can be boring for kids, you will be forced to change your opinion. The CSMVS Mumbai Museum has come up with ways to keep the kids … [Read more...]