The Red Fort towers over Old Delhi, and although it lies in ruins now, it’s exciting to imagine what this place would have been like during it’s peak years. Built by the Mughals this fort was a place of luxury and grandeur. After walking through Lahore Gate (named because it faces Lahore, Pakistan) you find … More The Red Fort
Located within the Mehrauli Archaeological Park stands India’s highest single tower, Qutb Minar (Arabic for pole/axis). The tower is a UNESCO World Heritage Monument and is a hot-spot not just for tourists, but for everyone. At the entrance to the park stands a mosque, that is still in use. The archaeological park is huge, and … More Qutb Minar
If you find yourself in the Helsinki market, and you look towards the harbor, not 50 feet away you’ll see a swarm of people cramming themselves onto a ferry boat and dashing to get a good seat on the top deck. The majority of those people are tourists from the cruise ships that docked earlier … More Suomenlinna Island
Can you imagine eating 6 month-old bread?! Well, apparently that was done here in Finland back in the day. On a recent trip to the Handicrafts Museum we were told that the Finns created this bread called Ruis, but here’s the kicker, they only made it twice a year. It was made in bulk in … More 6 month-old bread
The Wild Rose 