Fashion, Formula One Racing, Art, Architecture, Theater, Food, whatever rocks your boat Milan probably offers it. Come spend a delightful 3 days with wandering Veena exploring this city and surrounding Lake Como. As Shawn Mendes once said - “I love Milan, and I’m not just saying that. It’s a city that gives me a great sense of euphoria. I can’t explain why, but I feel a special energy there”.

Friday afternoon found wandering Veena in the quiet serenity of the Lake Shrine. Come refresh your heart and mind in this beautiful spot that feels like a world away from the bustle of busy Los Angeles, California.

One of the things the past year has taught me is that there is so much to appreciate and enjoy outdoors and closer to home. For those of you with a yen to visit the Galapagos, come visit the Channel Islands with wandering Veena for a slightly different taste of a similar biodiversity to be found there.

In the words of Neil Morrissey - “Weekends are about replenishment and rejuvenation” which this one certainly was for me. Come enjoy the beauty of the gardens and the power of the ocean as we wander in Southern California this weekend.

Portland is a nature lover’s paradise with it’s rivers, mountains, beaches, forests and gardens. Lets take a deeper dive into the beautiful parks and gardens that flourish here and give the city the name of City of Roses.

Despite the heat and fears of delta virus I spent an incredible three days in Portland feeding all of my senses. Come on a whirlwind virtual tour with me as we explore some of what the city and surrounding area has to offer a visitor.

Come enjoy a weekend walk with wandering Veena at the Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks; new post on wanderingveena.

“Cambridge is one of the best universities in the world” - Stephen Hawking. Steeped in history, with it’s beautiful architecture, narrow lanes and the River Cam running through it and a roll of honor with a long list of recognizable names in every field. Come spend an idyllic day with me in this small slice of heaven approximately 60 miles outside London, England.

My planned weekend wanders remind me of J.R.R. Tolkien’s famous quote “All those who wander are not lost”. Come savor the cool breezes on this hot summer day as we wandered along the Rancho Palos Verdes peninsula in Southern California this weekend.

The Discover Qatar program offered by Qatar Airlines is a great way to stop over and explore Doha at a subsidized rate. This beautiful city effortlessly blends the grace of the past with the splendor of the future. Come stopover with me as we explore what the city has to offer.

One of my post pandemic resolutions is to wander one day during the week preferably the weekend to explore all that my local areas has to offer and share my experience with you all. This weekend I was back at the Huntington to explore the desert gardens in deference of the heat and drought in California and along the way stepped over to the lily ponds and the Chinese gardens for a spot of shade and cooling.

“Paris a universe whole and entire unto herself, hollowed and fashioned by history; with her towering buildings, her massive cathedrals, her grand boulevards and ancient winding medieval streets – as vast and indestructible as nature itself.” – Anne Rice. She is that elegant lady quintessentially young with a story to tell only if you had the time to linger, listen and experience.

Travel up the California Coast with wandering Veena to explore the towns along the route to the Central Coast. Spend some time in beautiful Moonstone Beach and enjoy wine tasting with us in Paso Robles the up and coming alternative to Napa Valley. A great break from the humdrum of every day life almost exactly halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

A pear shaped emerald which sparkles against the beautiful blue of the Indian Ocean Sri Lanka is small in size but mighty in it’s offerings. Come spend an unforgettable 4 days with wandering Veena as we savor the sights, sounds and smells of this island nation.

Cape Town with its beautiful landscape and complex culture , race and legacy is a poster child for the “Rainbow Nation”, a term originally coined by Desmond Tutu and reinforced by Nelson Mandela. Come spend 2 days with me as we discover all that this part of South Africa has to offer.

Cape Horn that legendary southern most tip of South America where the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans collide. Historically one of the most treacherous of sea routes is now traversed for pleasure by cruise ships and adventurous souls like myself. This rite of passage earned me the title of “Cape Horner and the right to wear a gold loop earing and eat with a foot on the table.” Not sure why ancient sailors would want some of these things but you can perhaps earn them virtually as you come with me on this legendary journey.

“We drove in and got to see the Old Town from above which was just beautiful, and we just kept getting amazed at every turn – The water, the beaches, the city, it is all so stunning! “-Cara McLeay. Let’s enjoy exploring the old town and the outskirts of Dubrovnik, it definitely confirms why this charming location is known as the Pearl of the Adriatic.

“...what thrills me about trains is not their size or their equipment but the fact that they are moving, that they embody a connection between unseen places.” ― Marianne Wiggins. Life outside the windows of the train is a microcosm that is at times thrilling and at times sad.

The Floating Islands in Peru are man made islands created from reeds that float on lake Titicaca a fresh water lake located approximately 12000 feet above sea level. The Uros people pre-date the Incas living in their humble reed huts surviving on fishing and weaving and now tourism.