Author Archives: Dharmesh

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

Day 2 (27/3) – SF Sightseeing with Nickesh & Dinner at Rajend Kaka’s place

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Dharmesh

Today my cousin Nickesh Kalyan was showing us around the sights. Getting up early was the difficult bit for all of us, the long flight and lack of sleep was affecting us all, we somehow managed to drag ourselves out … Continue reading →

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Day 1–Start of Holiday

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Dharmesh

It was finally here, Neha & Pooja were super excited up at 5am. Had planned to meet at the Airport @ 7am. check-in, immigration was uneventful other than the slow speed @ Brisbane, it seems to be getting worse! Buying … Continue reading →

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30 days and counting……

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Dharmesh

d-date is just around the corner now, even more pronounced with Pooja maintaining a continuous countdown and making sure everyone around her knows it!!! Tonight her Taekwondo instructor “John” also mentioned about the holiday and Pooja letting everyone know that … Continue reading →

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One Year back this day – we were off on our HongKong & Istanbul holiday

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Dharmesh

This day last year we were super excited to be off on our HongKong & Istanbul holiday with Jayesh & Priya. Nothing happening this year!!, But then some memories are as good as the holidays itself !!! Have put together … Continue reading →

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All locked in for USA!

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Dharmesh

Finally all locked in for March/April 2015! Destination California Theme Parks – this will be a kids party trip. Vikash, Meeta, Dian & Aria will be joining us in this trip. Flights to LA and back locked in, now to … Continue reading →

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Next holiday planning…

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Dharmesh

Still undecided on the next family holiday.Unfortunately this year and December holidays are not possible due to work commitments. Hopefully we can get April holidays locked in. At this stage the options are, USA, Europe, or if I listen to … Continue reading →

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Day 13–Istanbul Last Day

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Dharmesh

Last day today in Istanbul, had a big late breakfast than final pack up, brought all luggage down to concierge, and completed the check out process. Now to browse the side streets of Taksim and spend the day just chillaxing! … Continue reading →

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Day 12–Istanbul Princess Islands

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Dharmesh

Today for breakfast we decided to try the iST cafe in Istiklal St (we had our first Taksim lunch here). Breakfast was good, but not to the buffet style variety of Titanic. Still they have the best milkshakes! Plan today … Continue reading →

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Day 11–Istanbul Gelata Tower and Ortakoy Nite out

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Dharmesh

Breakfast in Titanic hotel was much better than the Efendi offering. I guess it was more in line with what we were used to, had a big brunch!Plan today was to visit the Gelata tower and its surrounding streets, for … Continue reading →

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Day 10–Istanbul shift to Taksim Hotel & Istiklal Street

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Dharmesh

Checkout day from the Efendi hotel, today we move to the new side, our next hotel is on the Taksim side. Got our luggage packed and moved to the lobby, the plan was to go out for a last walk … Continue reading →

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