Whimsical tales of travel & lifestyle
There’s a fascinating world looming in South Asia, composed of countries of a wealthy historical heritage, prominent traditions and overwhelming natural beauty. There are vast lands of civilizations to explore, which time and space cannot easily exhaust, and then there’s Sri Lanka, a country so small yet so undeniably rich. The Jewel of Asia, as it is popularly known, offers a travel experience like none other. Within only 25,000 square … [Read more...]
There are countless ways to explore the city that never sleeps, and perhaps one of the best ones is through a culinary adventure. Nowhere else in the world will you find a bigger, more diverse palette of global foods. Given’s New York City’s unique mix of ethnic cuisines, you not only bite out of its rich history and culture, but you experience the city in a whole new way. Which is why a few days ago, I decided to eat my way through Little … [Read more...]
Check out my latest feature for The Cultureist, about a traditional Longjing tea ceremony in Hangzhou. A Traditional Longjing Tea Ceremony in China’s “Heaven on Earth” (via The Cultureist) By Monica Suma Every year in early April the Chinese begin to methodically pluck green tea from hills peppered with idyllic terraces. Spring is considered the best time of year to harvest, and once the flowers bloom, so begins the season of tea … [Read more...]
Check out my latest guide for The Cultureist, on one of the cities closest to my heart: Shanghai. Get Cultured: Shanghai – A Local Guide to the Paris of the East (via The Cultureist) We caught of Monica Suma to get the scoop on Shanghai’s best kept secrets: Where to eat, stay and soak in the rich history of this Paris of the East. On your first day here, seeing this is a must: Shanghai has transformed so much in the past two decades, that … [Read more...]
Hello all! As you already may know, I am passionate about photography. So when I heard about this contest, I decided to submit some of my favorite photographs. Please vote for my entries at the below contest. You can vote daily, BUT bear in mind, you have to sign up to be able to vote. Or you can log in through Facebook, it is very easy to vote! By voting daily, you win points eligible for winning one of the Qatar Airways 220 prizes. Thanks a … [Read more...]
I'm a travel writer, blogger and social media maven that can't sit still. I'm inspired by all things creative, always accompanied by my camera.
