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A Second Look at Istanbul

A Second Look at Istanbul
By on February 24, 2012

Istanbul is a city of crossroads – time, culture, religion, and language all intersect in this meeting of east and west. The Asian continent joins Europe, and a people descended from one of the most powerful empires of all times struggle to become recognized by the modern world.

Infatuated with Barcelona

Infatuated with Barcelona
By on November 25, 2011

Top 10 Things I LOVE about Barcelona: 1. Being called Guapa everyday in the street and at home. It means pretty/beautiful. Spanish people are really honest and will tell you what they think at that very moment

Sunday Soirees in San Telmo

Sunday Soirees in San Telmo
By on March 16, 2011

The best place to be on a Sunday in Buenos Aires is San Telmo. I have now spent two Sundays at what started as an antique market and has expanded into a weekly street fair and extravaganza. Vendors line Calle Defensa from the Plaza de Mayo all the way to the original market in San Telmo.

Shop ‘Til You Drop in Malawi

Shop ‘Til You Drop in Malawi
By on March 11, 2011

As an Indian, I love how my country has made its way into the hearts of people for being the womb of yoga, meditation, the Art of Living and many other things that soothe the senses. There are many who probably resort to these in order to connect with a higher being or their inner selves. Alas, all these methods have failed in my case

Everything I Wish I’d Known about London

Everything I Wish I’d Known about London
By on March 7, 2011

Earlier this year I was fortunate enough to live, work, study and play in London through a university study abroad program. Though I read my fair share of guidebooks before moving to the city, there were a few things that I learned firsthand when I got there.