Raise a dram with wandering Veena to celebrate this incredible journey through the Scottish highlands.

Cross over the border into Scotland and explore Edinburgh with wandering Veena before journeying across the Firth of Forth into the Scottish Highlands.

The Saxons, Normans, Vikings, Romans all left their mark on this part of England. J.K. Rowling author of the Harry Potter books left her own mark here. Spend an afternoon with wandering Veena on a ramble through York and see what its all about.

Wandering Veena’s recent visit to England took her to Stratford on Avon to pay her respects to the Bard and then onwards to the beautiful Lake District to William Wordsworth’s grave and Beatrix Potter’s home. I hope you enjoy this visit as much as I did.

Whether it was established in the 9th century or the 11th century there is little doubt that Oxford University is the oldest English speaking university in the world. Lets take a walk through the golden hued colleges and churches crowned with steeples and spires with wandering Veena.

Have you seen your neighborhoods transformed with beautiful public art on street corners? Come join wandering Veena explore what got her started on her obsession with painted utility boxes and a growing collection of pictures of what she finds.

No passport or flight needed if you live in Southern California to tour Little Saigon and imbibe the food and culture of Vietnam.

Los Rios Historical District a hidden gem in San Juan Capistrano. A street full of homes built in the 1800s which have been turned into shops, restaurants and art galleries. A great place to spend an afternoon and learn some of California’s early history.

In every corner of the globe, there’s a Chinatown, a Chinese restaurant or an Asian grocer. Chinese food is a popular takeout in most households across the world. Los Angeles Chinatown is not as big as some but still worth a visit.

Join wandering Veena for a weekend in the Temecula Valley which offers wine tasting, gourmet food, eclectic shops and even a spot of gambling.

San Diego as you can see from the mural has a lot more to offer than beaches, palm trees and navy sailors. Join wandering Veena discover what else might be of interest there.

Join wandering Veena explore one of the older neighborhoods in Los Angeles and more specifically the Shakespeare Bridge and the Micheltorena Stairs.

Join wandering Veena for a fun and very colorful afternoon exploring the Mosaic Tile House in Venice, California. Artists and homeowners Cheri Pann and Gonzalo Duran have definitely found a novel way to use their home as a canvas to showcase their talents.

Join wandering Veena in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, the largest Japantown in the United States. No passport required for American citizens.

Let travel closer to home with wandering Veena and enjoy the 57th Pasadena Showcase House of Design’s makeover of a 100-year-old Tudor Mansion in South Pasadena.

E Hoomau Maua Kealoha - May our love last forever. Join wandering Veena revisit memories from her first trip after the pandemic to the beautiful island of Oahu.

Let’s join wandering Veena explore some of the California Missions in Northern California. One is enclosed within a university campus while another sits on the San Andreas fault line.

At the southernmost tip of North America is Los Cabos Baja Sur California, a mere two-hour plane ride from Los Angeles California where I make my home. Join wandering Veena explore the legacy the Spanish left behind in this fabled land of Amazonian women, gold and pearls. The original fables of course have been replaced in part by spring break, rowdy tourists and all-inclusive resorts.