Beijing — Explore the World!
Beijing is a city steeped in history — it is one of the four ancient cities of China (along with Xi'an, Luoyang and Nanjing), that is best preserved, and famous all around the world. Beijing is the ultimate tourist destination with seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites — the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, the Ming Tombs, the Grand Canal, and the Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian — more than any other city in the world. This is evidence of this city's splendid culture and long history. Beijing was first established around ...
Delhi to Agra — Trip of a lifetime!
They say no trip to India is complete without a stop at the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra. After living in India for 21 years, and visiting India more times that I can count, the Taj Mahal still remained on my bucket list. So when the opportunity to visit India with my husband became a reality, this was naturally one of the top places we decided to see. It was really special that my husband got to visit the Taj Mahal on his very first trip to India. This was truly a dream come true for both of us! India ...
Ajanta and Ellora Caves — Ancient Monolith Rock-cut Marvels!
Aurangabad is steeped in history, and home to the first UNESCO world heritage site in India — Ajanta and Ellora caves. This quiet town rose to prominence when Emperor Aurangzeb made it his capital. The city has an architectural heritage that has lasted centuries, making Aurangabad a wonder to explore. Hewn by hand from solid rock, Ajanta and Ellora Caves represent the rich historical culture of India and symbolize the art and skill of Indian craftsmen prevalent in the bygone era. The caves are considered a gem of Indian archaeological history that date back from the 2nd century BC to ...
Jaipur — The Pink City of India!
India was on my husband's bucket list for a few years now, so when the opportunity to visit India became a reality, I quickly made a list of all the places I've wanted to visit since I was a child (but we don't have to tell him that, right?). Jaipur was on the top of my bucket list for India for almost 20 years, so I'm so glad we got do this together. There are a couple of options if you're planning on visiting Jaipur. The first option is to cover Delhi, Agra and Jaipur together, also known as the ...