Since I posted my first photo from Cartagena, I’ve gotten a number of questions that focused heavily on how I navigated the vacation. What activities I did, how I dealt with safety issues, the language barrier, visa info + more. Although I answered each person individually, I penned this post to consolidate answers to allContinue reading “Planning to visit Cartagena?”
At Home in Cartagena.
I tend to get this feeling when traveling in Latin America; like I left one home and stepped right into another one.
Traveling with People Taught Me…
I spent four days in Cartagena with the kind of people who make you laugh until you’re clutching your abdomen, who share their food while placing their fork in your plate, and nudge you out of your comfort zone if the need arises. The three of us have a good relationship so it wasn’t surprising thatContinue reading “Traveling with People Taught Me…”
Hometown Tourist in Wynwood, Miami
“I think Miami is trying to have seasons,” I said sardonically, both to myself and my followers on Twitter. It was 72 degrees outside – a sign that fall had arrived- not what my more northern American friends might describe as cold but it was also overcast and windy and not at all how IContinue reading “Hometown Tourist in Wynwood, Miami”
Picture Perfect at Siesta Key
Blue-green waves crashed against the white sand leaving bath-like bubbles on the shoreline. For some the loud roaring of the sea is ominous, for me, it’s soothing enough to fall asleep to.
Hometown Tourist in Little Havana, Miami
In Miami’s Little Havana – a predominantly Cuban neighborhood, there’s one famous street; Southwest 8th Street, fondly called “Calle Ocho”.
Hometown Tourist in Downtown Miami
I’ve moved around a bit. In the past 7 years, I’ve lived in Miami, New Jersey, and Tampa. I’ll sometimes get asked why I ever moved to the northeast. Why would I ever leave the warmth of Florida? Wasn’t it hard moving away from home (Miami)? 1) I don’t know really and 2) I’ve beenContinue reading “Hometown Tourist in Downtown Miami”
My Californian Summer: The Final Part
The places I visit are more than destinations, they’re images, feelings, relationships, memories. With every trip, there’s a new deposit, another plethora of memories. Some, I’d sooner forget, others I’m happy to reminisce on and share with all of you. My time in California falls into the latter category. Palace of Fine Arts: Photogenic. WithinContinue reading “My Californian Summer: The Final Part”
My Californian Summer: Part 2
Featuring Presidio Park, the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Japanese Tea Garden I spent a lot of my time in the bay area simply exploring. My goal was to see as much as possible in one week. The featured places above were my plans for the next two days, so I prayed forContinue reading “My Californian Summer: Part 2”
My Californian Summer: Part 1
While I was in Ecuador, I decided to look for and purchase a ticket for one week in California’s Bay Area (Specifically San Francisco & Oakland). I had never been to the west coast and was itching to visit. In fact, I was simultaneously planning two trips out west. That’s how badly I wanted toContinue reading “My Californian Summer: Part 1”