Catching the Sunrise with Hippos in Burkina Faso

Catching the Sunrise with Hippos in Burkina Faso

by on May 31, 2015 in Guest Post, Sunset Sunday

It was still dark when I left my hotel in Banfora to head to Lake Tengrela in western Burkina Faso. The goal was to set sail on the lake in a wooden canoe before the sun came up to try to spot a hippopotamus or two. While we floated along in the rickety canoe, I […]

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Episode 4, the Splendor of Santorini

Episode 4, the Splendor of Santorini

by on May 30, 2015 in Destination, Podcast Show Notes

Santorini is a special place, really special. It is often advertised as “a trip of a life time” and wins top island destination in multiple travel print publications year after year. It is also probably on your bucket list too. And now after visiting the famous Greek Island, I can certainly understand why. The views, […]

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Tasting the Difference, Enjoying a Greek Wine Tasting at Estate Argyros in Santorini

Tasting the Difference, Enjoying a Greek Wine Tasting at Estate Argyros in Santorini

by on May 27, 2015 in Culture Thru Cuisine

I wondered about Greek wine. I knew they made wine, I drank it by the carafe many evenings. Yet it never seemed to be too memorable until Santorini and my discovery of the Assyrtiko grape. The Greek Wine of Santorini Sure ten years passed since I sampled Greek wine in Greece, but on my recent […]

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The Best Views of Santorini

by on May 21, 2015 in Destination, Photo, Stay Luxurious

I am willing to bet when you hear the word “Santorini” no words come to mind but rather an image of the Greek island simple appears. Probably one you might consider one of the best views of Santorini. But is there really such a place? Is there a location on the award winning island destination […]

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The 250th Sunset Sunday, a Return to Playa de los Muertos, Puerto Vallarta

The 250th Sunset Sunday, a Return to Playa de los Muertos, Puerto Vallarta

by on May 17, 2015 in Mexico Travel, Reflection, Sunset Sunday

A Milestone Sunset this week from Playa de los Muertos in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The 250th Sunset Sunday Two hundred and fifty sunsets. 250 Sundays with a Sunset. Yes, today, this week is a milestone week as #SunsetSunday and the Sunset Sunday Series reaches its 250th post.  What started over five years ago continues to […]

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Mom Says Let’s Stop and Watch the Florida Keys Sunset

Mom Says Let’s Stop and Watch the Florida Keys Sunset

by on May 10, 2015 in Sunset Sunday

A few weeks ago, an upper Florida Keys sunset reminded me that yes, sometimes Mom (still) knows best. Thanks Mom. We were driving back from brunch at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in the late afternoon when my mom mentioned, “why don’t we stop to watch the sunset.” Yes. Perfect. The sun was just about […]

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Episode 03: A Taste of Puebla

Episode 03: A Taste of Puebla

by on May 5, 2015 in Mexico Travel, Podcast Show Notes

For Cinco de Mayo, I decided to release the podcast about the place where the holiday originates, Puebla. This episode we explore the colonial city and truly get a taste of its colonial charm, sample its culture through cuisine and locate the best place to stay in Puebla. The adventure includes highlights from my two […]

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Where to Stay in Puebla, La Purificadora

Where to Stay in Puebla, La Purificadora

by on May 4, 2015 in Mexico Travel, Where to Stay?

Puebla was always on my list as a place to visit in Mexico, but the charming colonial city always seemed to elude me until recently. And already since my first visit, I’ve returned. On  my stays, I spent nights in multiple hotels across the center city and the outskirts, but on my next visit, I’ll […]

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