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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

Sydney Day 4 – 6th Dec

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

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

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

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

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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Day 21 (15/4)– Boyd St, Downtown LA & Science Museum

Last full day in LA today, not much planned other than a visit to Boyd St, a tour of Downtown LA and then the Science Museum. Pushpa kaki (Nickesh’s mum) had told Nita and Meeta about Boyd st, apparently the … Continue reading

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Day 20 (14/4)–LA Sights & Santa Monica

A relaxed schedule today, mainly sightseeing around the place and ending @ Santa Monica. Kids were not rushed to wake up, me and Vik headed down to Hollywood Blvd Starbucks to get our morning Coffees & Chai Latte fix. Back … Continue reading

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Day 19 (13/4)– Evening birthday party with Celebs

Kids were settled in the apartment, headed out to Hollywood Blvd for another good night. It was my 41st! We were surprised to see Hollywood Blvd closed off, opp the Dolby Theatre with fencing and red carpets lining the road, … Continue reading

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Day 19 (13/4)– LA Universal Studios

Officially 41 today, but still feeling like 30! Our final theme park for the trip today – Universal Studios, another early start. The apartment was great, organising breakfast was so much easier, the Wagh Bakri Masala Tea Nita brought along … Continue reading

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Day 18 (12/4)– Artesia and Citadel Outlets

Today was a visit to Artesia, having lunch at Surati Farshan and then to Citadel outlet mall for some shopping therapy for the ladies. Last few days had all been early starts, today was not one of them, bit more … Continue reading

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