Situated on a hilltop ridge 1000 feet above the Pokhara Valley, this eco-friendly retreat offers spectacular and mesmerizing views of the Himalayan mountain range and is a thoughtful combination of understated luxury and comfort where guests can unwind and enjoy an authentic Nepalese countryside experience in pristine natural surroundings.
Author: Jeneya
Roti Mediterranean Grill, Chicago
A great place to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine in a casual and modern setting. This quick service restaurant chain (with 25+ outlets in the US) offers wraps, rice bowls, and salads with a variety of combinations and an assortment of toppings. The food is delicious, flavourful and healthy. Highly recommended!
Indian Coffee House, College Street – Brewing History in Kolkata’s Historic Coffee House
Unaltered by modernization, in operation since 1942, this historical Café is located in the busy College Square area of central Kolkata. Its past speaks of its history of catering to famous patrons such as Rabindranath Tagore, freedom fighter Subash Chandra Bose and was frequented by a number of notable writers, painters, musicians, scholars, historians like…
Visit to S.E.A Center, Kathmandu
Photo Courtesy – Café Mitini, S.E.A Center,Kathmandu Promoting Sustainable Tourism and Local Industry My visit to this place was unplanned. While strolling and doing my touristy stuff through the streets of Kathmandu, I just happened to pass by this quaint little café, located away from the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu city in a quiet…
On the Himalayan coffee trail…
Kathmandu is packed with coffee shops and bars – both international and local – of various formats which indicates the rapid growth of coffee industry and coffee culture in Nepal which was almost non-existent even in 10-15 years back in a primarily tea drinking country where coffee was considered as the drink of tourists and…
Chicago’s Glittering Holiday Season: A Sparkling Winter Magic
A Glimpse of the glittering winter holiday season, Chicago A city that changes its looks, feel, and personality with all seasons, with each bringing in stunning beauty and joy, and a myriad of activities and festivities. Like summer, autumn, and spring, winter offers numerous holiday activities to brighten the season even more making it truly…
Christkindlmarket, Chicago- Winter Wonderland of German Traditions and Delights
A dazzling Christmas tree shimmers with holiday lights while a brass band fills the air with traditional Christmas music. The aroma of roasted nuts, freshly baked delicious stollen, and gingerbread envelopes the air. Visitors sip Glühwein in little boot-shaped souvenir holiday mugs as they stroll through the half-timbered beautifully decorated chalets and wooden stalls selling…
A peek into Schaumburg’s German-American history…
Take a trip back in time to get a glimpse of olden German-American life and experience the slower pace of life strongly tied to the land and reconnect with the life which was simple and true in a charming setting comprising a historic 1800’s German villa, barns, windmills, grassy fields, and farmland. The Volkening Heritage…
Visit to Mountain Village, Nagarkot-Nepal
Nagarkot…a place where fog rolls in and blankets the landscape every morning, where unspoilt nature and majestic Himalayas make for a picturesque panorama, and a place where simplicity is the way of life : a simplicity that evokes a strong emotion of village life, its people and ambience of happiness, peace and contentment , beyond the…
Serenity by the Sea – West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
“We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch – we are going back from whence we came.” – John F.Kennedy Bright sunshine making the endless sea shimmer; rhythmic ebb and flow of the Pacific tides setting the tone of the sea;…
Standing Tall Amidst Nature’s Cathedral- Muir Woods Redwood Forest, California
Described by conservationist John Muir as “the best tree-lovers monument that could be possibly found in all the forests of the world” Muir Woods, located just 12 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County near the town of Mill Valley is home to some of the most stunning and incredible coastal redwood…
Blooms of Serenity: San Francisco’s Japanese Garden Oasis
Strolling in this garden evokes a Zen-like state of mind. The classic elements of Japanese gardens – stones, colors, plants, and water – placed all around create a feeling of tranquility, harmony, and peace. Cascading waterfalls, serene Koi pond, arched drum bridge, stone lanterns, beautiful pagodas, statues and swirling patterned rock pathways all in perfect…
Destinations Redefined 