happy spring festival – chinese new year in california!
We have finally kicked off the first of fifteen days of spring festival, a.k.a. Chinese new year festivities. As my cooking isn’t …
trendy travel for 2012…
According to NY Times 45 Places to go list Helsinki and Finland are the no 2 in the places to go list …
step back in time with nevada’s first settlers
Hike in the mountains, hike in the city up and down the streets in 7000ft… Since our hotel in the recent Lake …
trip down the christmas tree lane in palo alto, california
If you live around Silicon Valley in California, a trip down the Christmas Tree Lane is likely to be part of your …
dreaming of a white christmas and log cabins in finland
It was tough, but we drove to 8700ft (2650m) on roads that are normally closed this time of the year and found …
natural decor the hotel way in marriott grand residence in tahoe
I wanted to share the festive decoration in the Marriott Grand Residence at Lake Tahoe as the decor was just so natural …
colourful global winter wonderland in san jose california
SF, London, Moscow, scenes from India and China, snowmen, cartoon characters, dinosaurs and animals… Lights and colours everywhere. That is the first …
calm family time in lake tahoe and marriott grand residence before christmas
it’s finally time for the family to quiet down and relax – with the first ever trip to Lake Tahoe. Snow or …
cute outdoor lighting for the winter season
I am warming up here with these cute outdoor lights scenes, for we are going to see some serious light extravaganza tonight …
curious friday – i’ll make that car fit in the parking space…
I certainly am cautious when trying to park the car and often think that my car is not going fit and try …