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2012 Bucket List: What I Want to See and Do

2012 Bucket List, Snowy Mountains and Lakes, Break the Routine and Add Adventure to your Life

This article presents my 2012 bucket list! A lot of us have bucket lists.  Somewhere on a piece of paper, on an electronic document or maybe in that little corner of our brain we have taken note of those places we want to visit or those things we want to do. Well, I have to […]


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Happy New Year and Anniversary!!!

I can’t believe time has gone so fast.  We are already in 2012.  As a matter of fact, we are already living on the third day of the year.  But there is another time-related milestone I have reached during these days. It is my blog one year anniversary!!!! Yes, I have been blogging for a […]


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Blog Lifestyle

Should You Remove Expensive Places From Your Travels?

Expensive Places, Ellewood Cliffs seen from Bluff Overlook Trail, Best Beaches in Santa Barbara, California

In this article, I share my thoughts on visiting expensive cities and countries and why I refuse to take this out of my travel plans. After visiting Brazil, even though I recognize I was a bit shocked by the prices, I still urged readers to visit the country. Why? Because I loved all the places […]


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Blog Mexico

Torre Latinoamericana: Great Views of Mexico City

View of the Zocalo from the Torre Latinoamericana, Mexico City

This article shows Mexico City from one of its highest point: the Torre Latinoamericana. In a previous article, I talked about how I was absolutely delighted by Mexico City’s Historic Center.  In some way, I wasn’t expecting the entire array of gorgeous buildings and wide avenues. It was interesting to walk through the streets and […]


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Blog Mexico City Travel

Mexico City: Walking the Historic Center

Fine Arts Palace (Palacio de Bellas Artes), Mexico City, Mexico

In this article, we take a look at the Historic Center of Mexico City, Mexico’s exciting and bustling capital city. Throughout the years, I have heard many things about Mexico City (don’t know if all these references come from the many soap operas that take place in this metropolis). Smog. Street Food.  Museums. Arts. Boats […]


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Blog Lifestyle

Why Independent Travel Still Works for Me

Independent Travel, El Tunco Sunset, acts about El Salvador

In this article, I detail why independent travel (making my own travel arrangements) still works for me despite my age. I know, I know.  I have been having too much fun and haven’t invested a lot of time writing for my precious blog (and you, my dear readers). See last week (and Monday), I was having […]


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Blog Panama

Casco Antiguo: Walking Panama City’s Old Town

Municipal Palace in the Main Plaza of the Casco Antiguo, Panama

This article highlights the Casco Antiguo or Panama City’s Old Colonial Town. Many times, I have shared with you the interesting history of Panama (a country that offers way more than the infamous Canal). One of the notable historic moments of the country is related to a certain pirate named Henry Morgan (he was a […]


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Blog Lifestyle

How You Would Feel If You Could Not Travel Anymore?

Count not travel, View of the Point Loma Peninsula Cliffs, San Diego, California

The idea for this article was born from a conversation with a salesman.  However, it got me thinking about how I would feel if I could not travel. The other day my husband dragged me to one of those timeshare presentations.  Those where they give you a paid vacation just for listening to their offers.  […]


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Blog California Eastern Sierra USA

Randsburg: My First Visit to a Ghost Town

Photo Studio, Randsburg, California

Driving through highway U.S. 395, many will ignore the sign pointing them to a one of a kind town.  Its name is Randsburg and is better known as a ghost town. Technically, is a semi-ghost (new term I just learned) cluster of old buildings.  The 2010 census revealed a population of 69. I don’t know […]


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Blog California Eastern Sierra Travel USA

Mount Whitney: Highest Mountain in the Contiguous USA

Close up of Mount Whitney, California

This article highlights Mount Whitney, the highest mountain in the contiguous in the United States. During an Eastern Sierra road trip, we stopped at the small town of Lone Pine. Road trip stops are supposed to be interesting.  Lone Pine is a 2,000 habitants, one traffic light town.  Pretty small, right? But our attention was […]


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Blog Lifestyle

20 Bloggers Share How Travel Has Changed Their Lives

Philippines, Travel has changed their lives

In this article, 20 Bloggers Share How Travel Has Changed Their Lives (and How it Can Change Yours!!!) Two weeks ago, I published a post titled 20 Bloggers Advice for Making Travel a Reality. The post was a great success and many of you expressed how the advice helped you to move ahead with your […]


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Blog Lifestyle

So, You Want to Visit Every Corner of This Planet

Every Corner, Stack of rocks seen at sunset, Break the Routine and Add Adventure to your Life

A lot of times I have felt like I want to visit every corner of this planet. Then, I realize it is all about keeping travel meaningful by truly enjoying your journey. As a self-proclaimed travel lover, I have a way too long list of places I want to visit.  The list grows every time […]


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Blog Lifestyle

20 Bloggers Advice on How to Make Travel a Reality

Make Travel a Reality, Lake District, United Kingdom Hiking Trails

In this article, 20 travel bloggers share their advice on how to make travel a reality. Today, I have the pleasure to share with you a special post.  I thought it was time to spice things up so I asked the travel community for help.  And let me tell you something, as expected, my dear […]


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Blog California Los Angeles USA

Catalina Island from the Top

Perfect photo of Avalon from the top, Catalina, California

I want to finish telling you about my adventures at Catalina Island before I forget. I already told you about my walking tour around Avalon, the main town on the island.  Plus, I described my visit to the hidden castle and the magical garden (also known as Avalon Botanical Gardens). The most exciting part of […]


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Blog China Travel

Pudong: The Futuristic Side Of Shanghai

Pudong's Skyline, Shanghai, China

Today is that day of the week when I share astounding pictures from different corners of the world. This time is the turn of Pudong. I felt like posting something vibrant, futuristic, colorful, and mesmerizing.  I searched and searched thru my computer files until I arrived in the correct folder.  Ladies and gentlemen (peal of […]


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