A cup of Assam Tea

An old-school elite, this city in the Yucatan peninsula is an earthy canvas for an artist. Every vibrant house, every cobblestone street, church, and store carefully curated strokes, founded in 1543 by Spanish conquistador Francisco de Montejo. It absolutely feels like “pueblos magicos,” meaning magical towns, one of 132 cities in Mexico. Entering, you feel time standing still, surrounded by a lively ambiance. Just let yourself be swept up in the charm of the old world. Perfect day trip from Cancun or Tulum. Here you go, my list of what to do   Wonder or walk around Calzada de los Frailes. This colorful, quaint street is a photographer's or artist's dream. Every sight is a frame with carefully curated colonial Spanish houses on display, featuring façades, windows, walls, and pretty doorways, whether you want to do window shopping, dine in a trendy café,  or check out a boho boutique.   Convent of San Bernardino de Siena. The Convent of San Bernadino in the backg...

Two years had passed by, and normal seemed like a distant dream. However, after two years, things slowly but surely began to return to normal. We are ready to welcome Spring festivals with all their glory as spring approaches. If you read my blog, you know that April marks the beginning of a new year in my birth state, Assam. We, the Assamese community in different states in the USA, celebrate the Assamese New Year and Bohag Bihu. This time, we visited Boston, where a vast Assamese community celebrated Bihu with great enthusiasm, featuring numerous cultural programs and a variety of delicious food. Visiting the Bihu festival in Boston after a two-year absence was an absolute joy. Meeting friends old and new was a fresh breath of air in our mundane Monton life.  Here comes the best part,  the outfit... I wore a  Muga   Mekhela Chadar  with lotus motifs in orange and maroon colors, and my hair with some weaves, teamed up with Assamese traditional jewelry and a Sab...