My daughter and I are currently on a mission to explore the world. However, recently we went back to our hometown to spend the holidays with our family. During our time in Dallas, I decided to look at our city through the eyes of a traveler. To my delight, I discovered that Dallas had a …
Monterrey is the capital of the northeastern state of Nuevo León, Mexico. It is a metropolitan city located about two and a half hours drive from the border with the USA. I was born and raised in Monterrey. We travel there several times a year to visit our relatives and friends. We usually spend summers …
When I first met my husband over a decade ago, all I knew about Malaysia was that it is a former British colony somewhere in Southeast Asia and hosts Formula 1 championships. I have learned much more in the years since. Now the time approaches to teach our kids more about the country where their …
Have you heard of Surabaya? Founded over 900 years ago on the island of Java, it was one of the first port cities of Southeast Asia. Today it is the second-largest city in Indonesia, second only to the capital, Jakarta. There are some fun facts about Surabaya that I’d like to tell you. But first, …
Tamil Nadu, formerly known as Madras State, is one of the 29 states of India. Prior to the British era, different empires ruled the land. Chera, Chola and the Pandias were the most famous empires, shaping each region’s cuisine, culture, and architecture. Here are a few fun facts about Tamil Nadu, which is on the …
