Exploring life's off-the-beaten-path options.
When I moved to California, I ended up living several miles from the coast. My friends and coworkers were mortified by my decision of not living close to the beach. Being from Puerto Rico, spending countless days having communion with the sand and waves, I had no urge to set up residence near salty breezes. [...]
I love to discover new places. I guess you knew that already. It seems logic than in order to satiate my thirst for novelty, I cannot visit the same places over and over. I have been to some awesome cities and, I am not going to lie, I feel the gravitational pull to revisit many [...]
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 [...]
There are some destinations that inspire travelers to make the most daring sacrifices to reach them. But there are others nobody wants to visit because of its bad reputation. I am talking about dirty, ungraceful and gritty cities. Places full of tacky souvenirs, harassing vendors and cheap alcohol. Add to those characteristics a dose of nearby [...]
Today, I invite you to visit Wonderland. Yes, that same place Alice went on a trip. Well, at least this is my version of Wonderland. Before you guys start to roll your eyes (even if you are already rolling them), let me explain. The real name of the Wonderland I am referring to is Parati. [...]
Earlier this year, I visited Santa Catalina Island. For those of you who are not familiar with this place, Catalina Island (as it is usually called) is located off the coast of Southern California at 22 miles south-southwest of Los Angeles. Actually, really close but a world away from the big city. For years, I [...]
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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