“we were given a heads-up by some locals that there is a special ceremony called the “Scoppio del Carro” (translated: Explosion of the Cart) in the Piazza del Duomo.” Continue reading Florence, Italy: An Easter Surprise
“If you are in Italy, you probably are expecting to do some pretty good eating, right?! I mean, you don’t travel however many miles away for some hamburger helper and beefaroni! So, if you are like me, you spend a ton of time researching the best restaurants on all the travel sites, you pack your stretchiest eating pants, and you head to Italy!” Continue reading Where to Eat in Florence, Italy
“I started to feel overwhelmingly warm as I was taking in the situation. We hadn’t budged for a while and it seemed like everyone was trying to get out. ‘I can barely breathe–How can it be so hot in here???'” Continue reading Florence, Italy: Freaking Out in the Duomo
Do you have a hotel that just feels like home to you? We have had a couple over the years. … Continue reading Parrots and Peacocks and Geese, Oh My! (Or more accurately: The Caribe Hilton, My Favorite Home Away from Home)
Luquillo Beach: If you enjoy a good beach day, another great day trip from San Juan is to Luquillo Beach … Continue reading Day Trips from San Juan: Luquillo Beach, Casa Bacardi & My Wish List
Okay, so let me start off with admitting that El Cerro de Nandy hardly fits one’s usual definition of a … Continue reading Day Trips from San Juan: El Cerro de Nandy
One of my favorite day trips that I have taken from San Juan is to El Yunque Rainforest. El Yunque … Continue reading Day Trips from San Juan: El Yunque Rainforest
It was April of 2006 and I was on my honeymoon. My eyes were twinkling, my heart swelling with love. … Continue reading An Ode to Café con Leche and Mallorcas
Old San Juan is one of my very favorite places. Okay, full disclosure: My husband would tell you that I … Continue reading Old San Juan: My Top Five
Okay, now that I have covered our major outings and adventures, I think I need to go back and fill … Continue reading Costa Rica: The Last Few Tidbits
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