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Introducing Global Cuisine to Junior Travellers – Part 1

Food and Restraunt Reviews October 10, 2024October 10, 2024 by Familyonthewheels

Ah, what a delightful adventure awaits! 🌎🍽️ Preparing junior travelers to explore the world through cuisine is like handing them a passport to flavors, traditions, and stories. Let’s dive right in and discover some creative ways to introduce global cuisines to our little explorers!

1. Thai Cuisine: A Flavorful Journey

Thai cuisine is a vibrant tapestry of aromatic herbs, bold spices, and exquisite presentation. Here’s how you can whisk your child away to the bustling streets of Bangkok or the serene beaches of Phuket:

Pad Thai Adventure: Gather your ingredients and embark on a pad Thai-making escapade. Let your

The most beautiful towns in Tuscany

International Cruising November 26, 2019 by Familyonthewheels

Mesmerizing Tuscany

If you are looking for your next holiday destination, then you can’t go far wrong with Tuscany. Set in the Italian hills, Tuscany is a playground for seekers of art, culture, and relaxation. Some of Italy’s most beautiful towns and cities can be explored at a leisurely pace, leaving plenty of time to soak in the Italian sun. The best time to travel to Tuscany is in June when the countryside is in full bloom, and you won’t be surrounded by summer tourists, but it can be enjoyed all year round. Continue reading to discover eight … Continue Reading

Piazzale Michelangelo, Florence, Italy

Florence, the city of Love!

Our Florence expedition kept us mesmerized at almost every step as we walked hand in hand to explore every corner of the Florence. Be it the serenity of enjoying some great music in the moon lit night or climbing for Michelangelo Square, every moment was well explored. This post is all about “Piazzale Michelangelo”, a square dedicated to renowned artist Michelangelo Buonarotti. Our 4 hours experience over here has been etched in our memories forever.

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Venice, the city of canals

Mesmerizing capri island

The leaning tower of Pisa… Continue Reading

Sunset over Florence

International Cruising September 7, 2017September 7, 2017 by Familyonthewheels

Witnessing a sunset!

Can the Sunset be Melodious? Sun sets everyday, isn’t it? But still some views can be just scintillating.

Nature, Sunrise, Sunsets, they all drive us crazy. As the colours spread across, making the sky a vibrant piece of cloth, its unfolds the majesty in itself.

We happened to witness an hour long gorgeous sunset over the city of Florence from “Piazza Michelangelo” on the banks of River Arno. As the beautiful city full of tunnels got close to the darkness, as the mountains in the backdrop blurred, the sun spread its orange-red hues amidst the skies. And … Continue Reading

Travel Pisa for Leaning Tower and Magical Square

International Sojourns July 14, 2017 by Familyonthewheels

A Stopover at Pisa : From Florence to Pisa!

Well, its so rich in the history & wonder world, that anyone visiting Italy, specially Tuscany, finds it as an incredible piece of engineering!#FOTW was going to Cinque Terre from Florence (Firenze) and so we had to stop over for some 3hours at Pisa and adore the work here which is full of history.

Leaning tower of Pisa

Reaching Pisa from Florence :

There are numerous “ItaliaRail/Trenitalia” trains running from Florence’s Santa Maria station to Pisa Centrale, of just 1.15 hour duration. This convenience poses Pisa as a quick stop over when in Florence … Continue Reading

10 magical spots of Rome – Travelers guide

International Cruising Travel July 7, 2017July 12, 2017 by Familyonthewheels

Rome for you by Tribe #FOTW!

10 Magical spots in Rome

Rome travellers map guide

Little did I know that this city is actually a power-house, as it swathes a grandeur history, embarks with the fantasy of origin and culture, cheers up the spirit with the bustling markets and amuse with the knack of craftsmanship. It’ll heave you yearning, It’ll get you nutty, and will cast a spell on you for sure.

So rightly said that “Rome was not built in a day”, this place leaves you adorning it forever.

Greek lovers can definitely counter the Roman art, since it originated from the Greek Culture. On one hand its … Continue Reading

Visiting Venice – The city of Canals

International Cruising Travel July 7, 2017January 11, 2018 by Familyonthewheels

Venice – The city of Canals and Masks

When the city like Venice calls travellers, it can often get bewildering what to see and what not to. Hence the best way to explore places like Venice is to walk through the lanes & explore city on gondolas. Walk every little corner of the streets to find something worth clicking and of your interest. If not this way, grab some thick shakes or fruit yogurts, wear a mask and begin the exploration. It is that easy friends! And yes, beware you’ll not find Venice in peace, coz after all it is … Continue Reading