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Soportujar - A Witchy Place
Soportujar is about an hour’s drive from Granada along a dramatic and twisty mountain road. The centuries-old village has a rich history of witchcraft and mystic legends, and has more recently decided to permanently dedicate itself to a kind of folk pre-Hershey’s Halloween, making for quite a tourist attraction.
Visiting the Moorish Grandeur of Alhambra
The Alhambra is a sprawling royal complex built by the Nasrid dynasty -- the last Islamic kingdom in Spain -- in Granada. The palace is remarkable for its incredibly elaborate filigree decorating all possible surfaces, as well as the gorgeous courtyards and landscaping. If you are headed to see it, we have some tips on how to make the most of your visit.
Granada, Granada, Granada moya!
The fountains, the orange blossoms, the little streets filled with souvenirs, the twisty paths, the daily churros and chocolate... and the magic of the people filling the streets. This little place had us wishing so much that we could stay just one extra day.
Finally, Spain!!
Having been to other cities in Spain, I’ve always imagined Madrid as a stuffy, more business version of Barcelona. But over our 2-day stop there, we realized it has a magic of its own -- green, grand and beautiful!
Hanging out in Buenos Aires
Rain myth-busting experiments, scavenger hunts through Palermo Soho, endless games of Kombio, and escape rooms — we had a grand time in Buenos Aires. Oh, and Masha found a sports mafia circuit!
Fancy Food Feasts: Buenos Aires aka “Is. It. Steak?!”
Perhaps more than any other nation-food pair (with the possible exception of Italy and pasta), Argentina is the land of steak. And boy, did we steak. But even if red meat isn't your thing, there's lots to drool over in Buenos Aires.
Eat, Play, Pack
After seven months of travel, we came back for a stopover in the US to see family and friends, and to recharge.
Oh-My-kase in Kuala Lumpur
I am currently recovering from a food coma. A very pleasant food coma caused by overindulging in a delicious Japanese meal that one could only dream of. But folks, I am not in Japan, San Francisco or New York, I am in Kuala Lumpur! Today, we decided to try one of the fancy Omakase restaurants — Manten Omakase — which, from the food to the service, was on par with the fanciest set menu experiences we’ve had, and we’ve had quite a few.
Getting to Know Kuala Lumpur
With only 2 weeks left in Thailand, we were still undecided on our next step - Vietnam? Penang Island? Kuala Lumpur? Ultimately, we decided on Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — it’s easy to fly to, on the way to Singapore, well known to be a good spot for expats, and as probably the most modernized city in Southeast Asia, a change of scenery from our small town living in Thailand.
Conviviendo in Turkey
We have been sooooo looking forward to Istanbul, where Sara and Giovanni (our inspiration for this year of travel) and their girls decided to join us for some “Conviviendo” magic. And, finally, at the end October — they arrived!
Into the Future with Petronas
Driving out of the Kuala Lumpur’s airport, the city's dramatic skyline studded with towering skyscrapers left us in awe, even after having been in Tokyo! Remember when Petronas Towers took the mantle of tallest building in the world from Sears Tower in ‘96? It was a big deal! Today, however, the KL skyline has a lot more to offer, including the ominous Merdeka 118, the 2nd tallest building in the world.
Putting our feet up in P(h)uket
Having already spent more than a month in Thailand, Phuket would be our last stay before leaving the country. Though notorious for its seedier beaches and popularity with Russians, we really enjoyed our stay. Oh, did I mention $3 rum coconuts?
Koohling our Heels in Koh Lanta
Koh Lanta is the essence of a chill beach town, while still having fantastic coffee, great food, decent transportation — and plentiful massages.
Chiang Mai, Kap-Kun-Krup!
As we were packing up, we reflected on all the fun quirky things that made our monthlong stay here special…
Six Months in
After six months on the road, a reflection on some of the unexpected challenges of long term travel.
Celebrating New Years’ in Chiang Mai
For the first time since Kochi, Kerala 13 years ago, we were ringing in the new year in the middle of a giant party — and it was amazing!
Chiang Mai - All the Food That’s Fit to Eat
Thai food is legendary, and with a month on our hands, we sampled it all: night markets, shacks, restaurants, food tours, amazing cooking classes. And of course, Durian!
The Elephants in the Room
After more than a week of vegging out in Chiang Mai, we went on a whirlwind 1-day tour to see everything north Thailand has to offer — elephants, temples, waterfalls, etc. Spending three hours with a family of elephants was definitely the highlight.
Chiang Mai: It’s Temples all the Way Down
Thailand is replete with Buddhist temples, one more colorful than the next. Here are the top must-see 51 in Chiang Mai area. Just kidding. Or am I?
Row, row, row your Batela… on the Venice Canals
Venice is a place of beauty, soul and magic. Every corner has the potential to leave you breathless, and so it did.