I had always dreamed of visiting the Dolomites. Being in their incredible presence and learning about their past that extended millions of years ago fascinated me. Their imposing structures are encyclopedias of history, speaking volumes about continent formations, the coral reefs and volcanic eruptions that lie at the base of their existence, the dinosaurs that... Continue Reading →
After a month in Chamonix, we were reluctant to leave the gorgeous valley surrounding Mont Blanc. It was hard to imagine that another place could compare to the hiking wonderland we’d found in France. After tons of research, we chose to make Innsbruck our next hiking base for June 2023, the capital and heart of... Continue Reading →
Too much snow, inaccessible hiking, closed huts, rainy weather, inoperative ski lifts. I forgot these concerns about hiking Chamonix in May when I found a luxury Airbnb at a 75% discount. Sitting in our apartment in Stamford, Connecticut, the idea of spending a month in a gorgeous chalet tucked away in the snowy French Alps... Continue Reading →
After months of research, reading blogs, watching videos, and switching dates, our weekend to do the Presidential Traverse had finally arrived. With 23 miles to cover, 9000 feet of elevation, and 8 peaks to climb in one day, this hike was going to be our hardest ever. No matter how much reading I did, nothing... Continue Reading →
Out of all the places we visited in our 6 month road trip, Bend was easily my favorite. Incredible hikes within a 30 minute drive, cute stores and cafes, tubing, kayaking, plenty of great dining and drinking options and even ClassPass - Bend really had it all. This post ranks all the hikes we did... Continue Reading →
I’d never seen more wildflowers in my life before the summer of 2021. Travelling through the Pacific Northwest in July and August was a treat and nothing could compete with our experience of being completely intoxicated by the smell and sight of multicolored wildflower fields. We were in Wyoming, Montana and Washington during the peak... Continue Reading →
Similar to our Rocky Mountain adventure, we had only one day in Grand Teton National Park. We were lucky to see an incredible sunrise, 3 stunning lakes, multi-colored wildflowers and lots of wildlife. I left feeling satisfied with what we covered but also wished for more time. With RMNP, I thought one day was perfect... Continue Reading →
~15 miles of hiking, ~100 miles of driving and 10 hours of lakes, waterfalls, glaciers, marmots, elk, pika, mountains and stunning views - our visit to Rocky Mountain National Park included everything I could hope to squeeze in the one day we had. What we covered: Bear Lake Corridor - Trail to Sky Pond (9.5... Continue Reading →
In our month working remotely from Taos, we got to experience a slice of New Mexico's unique beauty (mostly the north) and understand why it's known as the Land of Enchantment. Read on for information on hikes, national parks and food around the Taos and Santa Fe areas. I also included a section about our... Continue Reading →
I spent a month working remotely from Puerto Rico in April 2021 with my husband. Read on for detailed descriptions of what we did around the island! Arriving in Puerto Rico Rohit and I reached Puerto Rico on a Monday morning after a 2 day journey from London where we said goodbye to our family.... Continue Reading →
In the early months of the pandemic, my husband (Rohit) and I eagerly signed an 18 month lease for 1 bedroom apartment on the Upper West Side. We thought that we were getting a great deal with the slashing rents in Manhattan. Fast forward 4 months, and rents were 20%-30% lower than what we'd... Continue Reading →