Asia

Ubud, Bali (February 5-11 2023)

Ubud, Bali (February 5-11 2023)

Was great to be back to Ubud, last time I was here was 2017, it is still so green, no too expensive, even if a few activities/shops raised their prices after covid..... The food is great, and if you go to "a local restaurant" where the tourists don't go, it is very...

Malta (January 10-15 2023)

Malta (January 10-15 2023)

Fear not, exploring this 10th smallest country in the world is easy-peasy. A quick take-away on Malta- 1. Malta is an EU member since 2004. 2. Malta is rich in history - a perfect destination for history lovers. 3. No heavy crowds and weather is a cool 17-18C 4....

48 Hr in Bahrain (January 5-6 2023)

48 Hr in Bahrain (January 5-6 2023)

Bahrain is well known for "its Tree of Life" that is over 400 years old and stand in the middle of the desert, without any rational explanation... (big photo from Google. I did not want to drive 40 Km/28mil to see a tree...)Manama, Bahrain capital (and only town) has...

2022 New Year’s Eve in Dubai

2022 New Year’s Eve in Dubai

This trip was great, for a week, live with the rich, the very rich people of the UAE and from all around the world. What a change coming from India....The weather was nice, not too hot, and saw what I did not see during my last trip, 5 years ago....Dubai and Abu Dhabi...

Rajasthan, India (December 2022)

Rajasthan, India (December 2022)

Food is excellent!! I already liked Indian food, so here, even better. I do have to ask every time, "no Spicy". Mutton Curry, my favorite.. Indians have their own tea, the Masala Tea, and, with sugar, it is delicious. In general, people are very nice and very helpful....