Exploring life's off-the-beaten-path options.
What has been your worst faux pas while in a foreign country? I would have to revisit my travel history to answer that question. Nonetheless, I can remember a recent moment when I felt a hole in my stomach and got my ears burning like a flame. While visiting the Santo Domingo Cultural Center in [...]
Appearances can be deceitful. When you are driving “la recta,” a straight road connecting the city of Puebla to the magic town of Cholula, a lemon colored church, standing over a mountain covered with lush foliage, starts to dominate the landscape. The tiled domes of the structure contrast perfectly with the snow capped crater of [...]
In Oaxaca’s historic center, there is a museum dedicated to encapsulate the cultures of the huge state under one roof. Whoooaaaaaa. Tough task. The state is composed of 8 distinctive zones and has more than 2,000 years of history. Three quarters of the municipalities are governed by a customs and traditions administration. There are [...]
Sometimes, I just have luck. One day, a hiking trip to Malibu ended up as cultural feast in a first century villa. We were decided to hike to Escondido Falls. However, after merging into the CA-1 around Santa Monica, I said: “Why we don’t stop in the Getty Villa?” It took us about 45 minutes [...]
I realize a lot of people find museums boring and dull. I hold a different view of these spaces holding different works. To me, these are places waiting to be discovered, a ride to many cultures for a humble price. If you ask me to select between a museum or staying home (doing chores), I [...]
Not so long ago, I visited Honduras (The Banana Republic). Even though I spent a week in the country, I feel like I didn’t see that much. There are still many places I want to visit. The previous statements are not complains. They are a reflection of the wide array of options this country has [...]
Today, I want to focus on a place that wears many hats at the same time. And when I say many, I mean it. Here is a sample of what this place is: Mansion Museum Library Botanical Garden Japanese Garden Tea Room Art Collection Conservatory Research Center Do you know what place I am referring [...]
Hotels in Amsterdam are often set alongside beautiful canals where people stroll the streets and locals cycle to work or simply enjoy leisure time. This peaceful setting contrasts starkly with the Netherlands of the past and you can learn more about turbulent times by reliving the story of a young girl caught up in a [...]
After three days in Rio, it was time to get out of the city and see a different side of Brazil. The day started sour and turned sweeter and sweeter little by little. We were decided to explore Petropolis, the summer gateway of the Brazilian emperor and his family. Wait, wait, wait. Did you read [...]
Today’s post is about a place you have probably seen in movies or TV but don’t know by its proper name. I am referring to the Alabama Hills located at the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada in the Owens Valley, west of the town of Lone Pine. The “Hills” are rock formations or piles of [...]
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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