— Florence is a magical place. Walking around its streets is a live history lesson. Within blocks from each other, a visitor can see the Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery, the Palazzo Vecchio, the Piazza della Signoria, the Palazzo Pitti, the … Read More

— A year ago we escaped the Texas heat by spending a week in Ruidoso, New Mexico. In one of our side trips there, we headed for a fun afternoon at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino … Read More

— Traveling from Arequipa to the Colca Canyon was very exciting. Not only were we able to see the famous condors in flight, we also climbed very high during our journey. In fact, it was the only place all throughout … Read More

— The Mosteiro de São Vicente de Fora (Monastery of St. Vincent Outside the Walls) is one of the most important historical buildings in Lisbon.  When we visited it, our primary intent was to see the Bragança pantheon where the  last … Read More

— Three years ago today, we were visiting the beautiful Peruvian city of Arequipa, known as the White City because several of its buildings are made with sillar, a white volcanic stone very common in the area. Located at an … Read More

— Taos is a favorite hangout place of ours. We like it so much that it was where we got married a few years ago. Depending on which direction you’re coming into town, chances are even if you don’t pass … Read More

— When we went back to Arizona and New Mexico in 2010, there were a few places we had missed in our previous visits to that area. This was the trip we visited Canyon de Chelly a second time. Leaving … Read More

— Eight years ago we were visiting Canyon de Chelly National Monument for the second time. The first time all we did was the scenic drive. We were able to see Spider Rock and other features from above. The second … Read More

— Back in 2004, we did our first cruise to Alaska. After flying into Vancouver, we boarded Holland America’s Statendam for an unforgettable voyage via the Inside Passage. The excitement of going to Alaska and taking a train all the … Read More

— Those who know me well are aware of my relation with seafood. So, if you’re asking why a photo of a sardine store interested me, the answer is very simple: it was like magic, like walking into a candy … Read More