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About Dharmesh

Have always loved travelling and will continue to pursue this love. Favourite Travel quotes: “Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” – Saint Augustine

Chicago–May 7th 2016

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Dharmesh

First morning in the Windy city, looking at the online weather, it was 8 degree C! View from our window showed a cloudy morning with slight rain . Got our jackets on for the cold, and then had to take … Continue reading →

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Chicago–6th May 2016

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Dharmesh

Unlike previous holidays, Nita had to fly in solo. She arrived into Chicago around 4:30pm and made her way to the hotel, staying at the Westin North River. My flight from Detroit landed just after 8pm, made it to the … Continue reading →

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USA 2016 May – work and play

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Dharmesh

Back in the USA – this time for work, attending the PASS BA Conference in San Jose and a quick short visit to the Dominos HeadOffice in Ann Arbor. Got lucky with the dates, mum & dad were able to … Continue reading →

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Sydney Day 6 – 8th Dec

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Dharmesh

Last full day in Sydney, today the plan was to have brunch near the Opera House. Around 10:40 we all took the ferry from Pyrmont Bay to Circular Quay. Nothing beats the Sydney Harbour views – they are simply amazing! … Continue reading →

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Sydney Day 5 – 7th Dec

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Dharmesh

Today Vik and family was joining us (they were here for a wedding and staying with family, today checking into the same hotel), and also joining us this afternoon were Jayesh & Priya. Kids were excited on catching up with … Continue reading →

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Sydney Day 4 – 6th Dec

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Dharmesh

Today we were heading off to Parramatta side of the town, had promised Neha to take her to a chaat restaurant for fav Pani Puri. No driving, we were to use the Sydney Train system – our car has not … Continue reading →

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Sydney Day 3 – 5th Dec

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Dharmesh

Another late start to the morning. Headed out to QVB again for brunch, this time trying M cafe on the ground floor. (M Cafe, not as good as the Tea Room, ok for light snacks not for breakfast). Back to … Continue reading →

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Sydney Day 2– 4th Dec

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Dharmesh

A relaxed start to the day – objective of this trip was NO RUSH and to try loads of different FOODS. Out of the hotel around 11am, for a quick walk across the Pyrmont Bridge, no more monorail or would … Continue reading →

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Sydney Road trip – 3rd Dec

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Dharmesh

Start of a short holiday, destination SYDNEY. Mode of transport: CAR.Drive time: 12 hours! To allow for daylight arrival into Sydney, we decided an early start, left Brisbane @ 5am, were aiming for 4:30 but things never go to plan. … Continue reading →

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Day 22 (16/4)–Madame Tussauds, Hollywood Blvd and Flight back home

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Dharmesh

Final morning, was a bit sad, this was the last day of our holidays! Plan was to vacate the apartment by midday, and leave the VAN loaded and in the secure undercover parking. Kids were ready by around 11am, then … Continue reading →

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