Author: Rona

Prague – A Lesson in Bohemian History

     Today was history overload while trying to enjoy the sights of Prague and ignoring the hordes of tourists like white noise. Walking through History* I took the “free walking tour” of Old...

Paris to Prague – Bohemian Rhapsody Begins

Leaving Paris Panicked! I was meant to be back in Rue Montorgueil having a nice croissant and coffee for breakfast. I was meant to buy my Parisian souvenir — a classic french blue and...

Paris Unexpected!

Paris Unexpected!

Two Nights, Two Days in Pairs I only had two days in Paris. For two days, I couldn’t help having to tick the boxes. First night, I managed to squeeze in seeing the Notre...

Iceland – Magical and Wild

Iceland – Magical and Wild

Hello Iceland!! It was past midnight. The sky was splashed with deep fuschia, the sun barely making it below the horizon. The air was crisp and cold. It must be 5 degrees Celcius. I...

London: Ticking The Boxes

London: Ticking The Boxes

I was so jetlagged last night, that I can’t believe slept through for the most part of Deren Brown’s show! Argh!!! Today, I’m much better. Spent the day dedicated to “ticking the boxes” for...

Teotihuacan

A Week in Mexico City,Teotihuacan, Coyoacan

I had a satisfying last week in Mexico City, exploring the vast pyramid complex of Teotihuacan and enjoying the quaintness of Coyoacan. Monday: Guanajuato to Mexico City – Distrito Federal (DF) I wanted to savor...

A Weekend in Guanajuato: My Ideal Town

Day 1: July 20 Friday Evening I arrived around 7PM. It took around 90 mins to reach Guanajuato from San Miguel de Allende. The bus station is a few miles away from the center...

San Miguel de Allende: Pampering

San Miguel de Allende: Pampering

San Miguel de Allende: PamperingSan Miguel de Allende, Mexico San Miguel de Allende, Mexico Day 1 – July 19 Getting to San Miguel de Allende. I arrived at Mexico City from Veracruz just before...

Veracruz: Last Day with Hosts

Veracruz: Last Day with Hosts

Veracruz: Last Day with HostsVeracruz, Mexico Veracruz, Mexico I honestly didn’t know what else to do today. The tours that interested me are only available on the weekends. It’s a shame, but I’m not...

Veracruz : Staying with Hosts

Veracruz : Staying with Hosts

Veracruz : Staying with HostsVeracruz, Mexico Veracruz, Mexico I slept in a bit, after watching cable TV movie last night. Took my time this morning. Cafe Parroquia. This is an institution in Veracruz. The...