There are certain things you know but tend to forget in the most crucial moments. After a two hundred mile drive from Los Angeles, we were happy to enter the Sequoia National Park. After an obligatory photo with the official park sign, we stopped by the visitor’s center (important restroom stop). In there, we found […]
Santa Cruz Boardwalk in Photos
I am by no means a theme or amusement park fan. When I was younger, I visited parks in Florida, Texas and California. To be honest, my experiences were bittersweet. I did enjoy walking around, seeing the colorful displays and eating the not so healthy fare. But, I felt like I was going to die […]
Saint Jean de Luz: Pure Basque Charm
I suffer from the over planning syndrome. Before visiting a place, I build a three pages list of things to do, see and eat. Then, when I am in the actual place, I start to worry about not having time to complete the “magic” list. During the last couple of years, I have exercised some […]
Bilbao: A City Full of Surprises
In my post about the famous Guggenheim Bilbao, I admitted I wanted to visit the city only to take a look at the museum’s structure. But, I am glad this futuristic building was constructed to attract visitors (or attention) to Bilbao. I arrived in the city a grey Tuesday afternoon. I was half-dead from the […]
5 Amazing Islands Every Traveler Has to Visit Once
I personally don’t know a person who has never dreamed of visiting at least one exotic island somewhere warm and sunny. And that is pretty natural – many people consider islands as perfect destinations to relax and run away from work and all the problems because you literally get surrounded by water and there is […]
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
I have to thank the Basque Country. Even though it is known for its cloudy and cold weather, it gave me the perfect moments of sunshine when I needed them the most. In reality, we spent most of our four days in there covered by thick fog and drizzle. When all hope was lost, a […]
Whale Watching in Baja California
In January, we took a whale watching excursion around the southern end of the Santa Monica Bay. We had a fantastic time full of blows, flukes and even one breach. The naturalists on board illuminated us with a great deal of interesting facts. That three hours trip intensified a desire I had for a long […]
The Ultimate Survival Guide to Food Festivals
Even if you take a quick glance at the posts in this blog, you will notice I love food. A lot of my free time is spent trying new restaurants, reading gastronomic publications and scrolling through mind blowing, food-centric Instagram feeds. As a result of that obsession passion, food festivals have became one of my […]
GoTicket: Search for Train and Bus Tickets in the US
It is not a secret how much I enjoy train travel. During my last trip to Spain, I had a blast taking the metro around the big cities such as Madrid and Barcelona. It was also a pleasure to hop on a train to nearby destinations like Segovia and Toledo. But, here is the thing. […]
Latin Food Fest in Los Angeles
The Latin Food Fest is one of my favorite food events in the Southern California area. After all, I am Puerto Rican. Therefore, Latin flavors appeal to me in a big way. For those of you who are not familiar with the event, on Saturday, I was part of the main attraction which is known […]
My Favorite Pintxos in San Sebastian
Spain has left a huge impression on me. I do not know where to start in order to describe what attracts me of the country. It is a combination of things. Architecture. Big plazas. Museums. Atmosphere. Culture. Night life. Inhabitants. The connection I feel to the country since it colonized the island I come from. […]
Tucson: Walking the Historic and Modern Areas
Check out the best spots to check out in the center of beautiful Tucson, Arizona. In my list, a city is a winner if its culinary scene surpasses my expectations. Tucson is one of those cities that took me entirely by surprise. I was aware of all the delicious Sonora style dishes available thought the […]
5 of the Best Camping Spots in Australia
This article focused on the best camping spots in Australia! Camping is one of Australia’s most prolific past times, with many people packing up the campervan or even throwing their swag in the Ute and heading off to their favorite camping spot for the weekend. If you are holidaying in Australia and you want to […]
Visiting Saguaro National Park
As you may know, this year we are celebrating the centennial of the National Park Service. Even the world famous Rose Parade, celebrated every year on Jan 1st, was dedicated to the institution that protects national treasures such as Yellowstone and Yosemite. I, as many other nature lovers, have separated time on the agenda to […]
The Highlands of Sri Lanka and The Magic of Nuwara Eliya
There’s a magical place in Sri Lanka. Actually, all of Sri Lanka is magical, but there’s something that’s just so unique about Nuwara Eliya, which can be found in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. How to get there You can get there from Colombo, via Kandy, an exceptional city, which also boasts a number of […]