This post provides insight into 14+ things to do and see in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. To get you into the mood, let’s take a look at Bratislava sehenswürdigkeiten (top sights)! When you are visiting a city like Vienna, your mind is bombarded with a lot of choices. How should I use my time in […]
Hundertwasserhaus Wien: Explosion of Color in Vienna
This post explores the Hundertwasserhaus Wien, one of the city’s most visited buildings and the life of its designer and creator, Friedensreich Hundertwasser. ___ If you have seen the photos on this blog or on my Instagram account, one thing is going to strike you right away. I like color. Well, I like color a lot! […]
The Latin Food Fest is Coming to Santa Monica!
During my recent trip to New York City, I had my fair share of lechon (Puerto Rico), mangu (Dominican Republic) and patties (Jamaica). The experience reminds me of how much I dig my Latin flavors. Well, I will not have to suffer long before I am able to taste a wide array of scrumptious Latin […]
New York City’s Holiday Train Show
Happy new year my dearest friends! I hope all of you have started the year with the right foot. What if I tell you I want to kick off things in the blog with magic? What about that? Are you in? Well, as many of you may know, I spent the holidays in New York […]
2016: Year in Review
This year flew by! I cannot believe I am sitting down trying to jot down thoughts about the different things that happened months ago. See, I am not that much into year-end reviews. I haven’t done them in years. However, during the last days I remembered me thinking: “I really didn’t do much this year.” […]
Naschmarkt: Vienna’s Largest Outdoor Market
I am a market lover! To me, markets are places filled with colors, smells and tastes. They are full of smiles, laughs and exciting cries announcing the freshness of a product or the deliciousness of a local delicacy. One of my main travel objectives is to visit a market in cities known for them. It […]
Street Art in Dallas (Deep Ellum)
Not that long ago, my husband and I flew to Dallas for the weekend. The objective was to spend as much time as possible with friends we have not seen in more than a decade. I knew sightseeing was going to be very limited but that didn’t stop me from reading many “What to Do […]
Szentendre: Day Trip from Budapest
During my stay in Budapest, I had the opportunity to visit the little town of Szentendre. Sze…. what? you may ask. Where is that? Szentendre (means Saint Andrew) is located 13.6 miles (about 22 km) from Budapest, on the left bank of the Danube. The town can be easily reached by bus, train or bus. […]
Where to Stay in Bali: Top 5 Spots
The Indonesian island of Bali can be found on the bucket list of people with an incurable case of wanderlust. I mean, who doesn’t want to experience a booming arts scene, paradisiacal beaches, heart-pumping adventures and delectable dishes that awake the senses? Even though the island is considered small (2,176 sq mi), it can take you weeks […]
Schonbrunn Palace: Imperial Splendor in Vienna
It was supposed to be easy, very easy. Here is a basic list of the steps I was supposed to take: Get into the metro towards the Schonbrunn station Exit the train and turn right Ascend a flight of stairs Walk towards the palace The reality is that something went wrong in the second step. […]
What and Where to Eat in Budapest
What and Where to Eat in Budapest I am not sure if this is a secret or a well-known fact: the food in Hungary is delicious! I read several food related articles before my first visit to the country and found them spot on. We found freshness, uniqueness and flavor. To sweeten the deal, we […]
Eastern Sierra: Bishop Creek
As previously mentioned on my June Lake Loop post, we went to the Eastern Sierra in search of fall colors. We observed the best display of yellows and oranges in the Bishop Creek area. This 10 mile stream is the largest tributary of the Owens River (the river that created the valley located east of […]
Why you have to visit the Wachau Valley?
This article describes the best things to do in the Wachau Valley, Austria, an area known for its red-roofed towns, castles, vineyards and stunning abbeys. __ During the last days of July, I started to plan our big trip of the year. The goal was to secure airfare and accommodation for mid-October. Things turned out […]
One Day in Vienna: Old Town Delights
This article discusses how to spend one day in Vienna. Hint: spend that day in the Old Town! I went to Vienna with low expectations. How do I dare to say something like that about one of the most beautiful cities in Europe? After all, half of the planet has a desire to visit. Most […]
Budapest: The Chain Bridge and Buda Castle
I remember my geography classes when I was in elementary school. We used to learn the location of countries, capitals and notable features in a continent. For exams, the teacher used to give us empty maps. We had to identify the name of the countries. I can’t forget about one particular exam where I was […]