Starting with a cycle ride with Bike Tours of Lima through the two most ‘happening’ districts of the city – Miraflores and […]
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Aarti Garde
Having spent a number of years in various corporate jobs in India, working 11 hours a day 5 days a week, I became a trailing expat spouse in 2011, living first in Vietnam, then in Indonesia, and now in Peru. I spend my days dreaming, hate housework, love my hobbies, need to exercise and lose weight, love to travel, and yes, love my gadgets. Occasionally I get nostalgic pangs and yearn for the corporate life, the sense of achievement, and the security it offered. On the flip side, I've learnt new skills, new languages, started up and closed a business in Indonesia and now call myself a photographer/traveler.
The Other Side of Town
This week in Lima, I had my photo walk on Monday rather than the usual Friday. Found Haku Tours to take […]
Fiesta and Siesta
After yesterday’s long post, and today’s excitement, I have no words, only pictures. Sunday noon change of guard at the […]
A Walk Through Miraflores
This was the day I officially fell in love with Lima. The district of Miraflores is IT. First I stepped back […]
Ain’t No Sunshine
The Spanish language doesn’t roll off my tongue as easily as basic French does. Some mental shifts are required to […]
Full and Finally!
Where I come from – Kolhapur, India – Peru (पेरू) is the word for guava. As a nice tribute/ coincidence, […]
Que Será Será
Some exciting travels happen without any wishlist, expectations or planning. Not in my wildest dreams was I heading off to South […]
Photo Walks in Kemang
The upmarket neighbourhood of Kemang is great for walking, not just for photography, but to explore shops, cafes and restaurants. […]
Dark Room, Light Painting
2 crazy women. 1 camera on a tripod. 1 willing model. Lights off! Focus!! Shoot!!!
I climbed up a volcano!
We rounded off April with a quick trip to the Ijen volcano at the easternmost end of Java. I must […]
