Exploring life's off-the-beaten-path options.
Imagine a place where there is not just one but two huge main plazas full of people, balloon vendors, food carts and performers. The town cathedral is the tall witness of all the activity taking place beneath its façade. One of the plazas is surrounded by porticos full of restaurants serving regional food. Not only [...]
Many times, I have heard Rick Steves saying, “If art is boring to you, it is because you do not understand it.” I can’t agree more with his comment. In some museums, I have felt like leaving right away because nothing appeals to me. The story is different when I buy and audio tour. Things [...]
I stuttered while the agent was questioning me. “Where are you going?” “To Puebla,” I answered. “What you want to see there?” “Ahhh (few seconds lapse), the Cathedral, the Zocalo, the forts where the Battle of Puebla was fought.” “How did you find about Puebla?” I started to get a bit nervous. “(Another small lapse [...]
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 [...]
Not long time ago, I posted a photo essay about the doors and windows of Valladolid, Mexico. Take a look at that post here. Well, that was not meant to be my only post about this charming colonial town located in the Yucatan state. An increasing photography aficionado like me uses every opportunity to practice [...]
Some sights in Rio de Janeiro have to be seen in the correct perspective or time of the year. Even though some of them are world famous. After spending the day overdosing with magnificent views of the city (from the top of Sugarloaf and Corcovado), we continued our tour of some other famous, must see [...]
As you guys know, I am a hardcore history lover. I have already told you about that time pirate Henry Morgan (yes the guy famous for lending his name to certain rum brand) attacked the town of Portobelo in Panama’s Caribbean coast. Then, Morgan took control of the San Lorenzo Fort (built to protect the [...]
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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