We discovered this little town of Nevada City, California when I heard about it from my friend Radhika.
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Scenic Drive to Bolinas Lagoon in Marin County, California
Sometimes you just want to get in the car and go on a drive and enjoy the open-road. You know what I mean? Especially after a rough week, it’s a great feeling to get away from all the noise and be out in nature.
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The Seaside Village of Half Moon Bay, California
Years ago when I was working at Bay Networks here in the Bay Area, I was Program Manager for a few of their marketing and sales tools, and as part of the project team I hired a company called Medior to do multimedia animation and programming for my products. Medior’s offices were at Pelican Point in Half Moon Bay, California. Continue reading The Seaside Village of Half Moon Bay, California
Visit to Mombasa, Kenya
Mombasa, Kenya. This charming coastal town in South East Kenya is the hometown of Hitesh’s family.
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Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Tamarind Dhow in Mombasa, Kenya
When we visited Mombasa, Kenya this past summer, one of the excursions we went on was a dinner cruise on a traditional Arab boat known as a dhow. It was one magical evening cruise. Continue reading Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Tamarind Dhow in Mombasa, Kenya
A Four-day Safari in Masai Mara, Kenya
Our four-day safari in Masai Mara, Kenya was one amazingly spectacular experience. The animals and the scenery we saw on this trip were almost surreal, and now that we are back home it all feels like a dream.
Balloon Safari over Masai Mara, Kenya
I’ve never been on a hot-air balloon ride, and when I did go on one for the first time, I ended up doing it clear on the other side of the world, in Africa. In Kenya to be specific, over the Masai Mara plains. Crazy, right? What a spectacular experience this was! Continue reading Balloon Safari over Masai Mara, Kenya
Visit to The Giraffe Centre in Nairobi, Kenya
When you make a trip to Nairobi, Kenya the two places you must visit especially if you are an animal lover is The David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and The Giraffe Centre. This past August when we went to Kenya that is exactly what we did, we stopped by both these conservation centers where we walked away inspired and happy to do more for the wildlife of this region.
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Visit to the Kazuri Bead Factory in Nairobi, Kenya
Every time we travel to Kenya to visit Hitesh’s family, I would stop by the Kazuri boutique in Nairobi and pick up a bracelet. I have been buying Kazuri bead jewelry for over two decades now, and even today, when I wear those bracelets I get compliments on them. They are timeless pieces. Continue reading Visit to the Kazuri Bead Factory in Nairobi, Kenya
Visit to The David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya
Folks, our visit to the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage has to be one of the most heart-warming and the most impactful excursions during our trip to Kenya this past summer.
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