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Let’s say you are visiting San Francisco and for some reason you have the desire to visit an aquarium. You may be in the city with kids, you may want to do something different or you may have an interest for underwater creatures. Or maybe a rainy day limited your sightseeing options. In that case, [...]
What happens when a Puerto Rican is surrounded by dozens of Salvadorans? Well, being as nice as they are, they make sure you taste some of the culinary offerings of the country. I am not even sure why I am using the term “culinary”. They will offer you some delicious typical dishes (that’s a given). [...]
After visiting the Pedra Blanca Waterfall, Tarzan’s Pool and the marmosets, we moved on in order to have a taste of hacienda life. I am referring to a hacienda involved in the cachaca production several years ago (they still make some). The place is filled with exhibitions. You can appreciate the following: - Remains of [...]
This post is part of a weekly feature called Discovery of the Week. By discovery, I mean a place, a custom or dish that is not widely known. See, I love to read travel magazines, websites and books. Very often, I find beautiful and interesting gems that not a lot of people seem to [...]
I have no problem admitting it. When I visited San Francisco, I checked out all the touristy spots. And you know what? I loved them. What can you expect of a person visiting for the first time? These places were crowded and noisy. It was difficult to walk. People were proposing crazy things to get [...]
After getting closer to Paraty’s gorgeous islands and beaches (see them here and here), it was time to discover the other side of this coastal town. Paraty is located at an incredible stretch of land between the sea and a mountain range. Those mountains popping in the back of town are part of the Serra [...]
This post is part of a weekly feature called Discovery of the Week. By discovery, I mean a place, a custom or dish that is not widely known. See, I love to read travel magazines, websites and books. Very often, I find beautiful and interesting gems that not a lot of people seem to know [...]
Concepcion de Ataco is a town situated in the western mountain ranges of El Salvador. It is located in the department of Ahuachapan across the popular Flowers Route (Ruta de la Flores). You don’t have to use the full town name. Everybody knows the place by Ataco. To me, this is the most beautiful town [...]
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Some weeks ago, for the first time, I had the opportunity to join a food tour. I joined Six Taste’s Little Tokyo Tour. Six Taste was launched in 2009 by two young USC grads. Since then, the company has grown faster than grass. It is also one of the most innovative companies in Southern California. [...]
On my last post about Brazil, I was giving you some compelling reasons on why to book a schooner tour around Paraty Bay islands. Colorful boats Great city views Gorgeous mountain peaks covered with cottony clouds Friendly fish waiting for you in the water Warm swimmable waters Giant boulders adding to the beauty of the [...]
I am a hard core fan of Mayan ruins (just take a deep look at my site). When I visited the Riviera Maya, Chichen Itza and Tulum were two of the must see spots. Chichen Itza was just as I imagined it and much more (take a look at my posts here and here). But [...]
Today, I have the pleasure to feature Wayne and Pat Dunlap from Unhook Now (and other projects). This couple has traveled to more than a 100 countries, have written their own book and give conferences based on their travel adventures. And that is not it. They have big travel plans for this year. If you [...]
The time has arrived. Next week, I will be embarking in my next adventure. This time I will be traveling around El Salvador and Honduras for three weeks. I am not a Central America newbie. This is going to be my sixth time in El Salvador (my husband is from there) and my first one [...]
You guys know how Cancun totally deceived me. Beaches controlled by all-inclusive hotels (when all beaches are supposed to be public). Hotel paid guards making sure you don’t step over the sand (or swim) in front of a property. Locals segregated in small strands of sand. Tons of malls full of global brands. A [...]
Hello! I’m glad to meet you. My name is Ruth. I like to bond with people by sharing stories, anecdotes and experiences. This blog is my way to share my stories for outstanding people willing to share the beauty of life.
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