I went to Florence in 4th grade and was convinced I was in the middle of a fairy tale. Going back in my 30s, I still felt the same awe. The architecture and art, so beautifully preserved, you step inside a time machine to another century. Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore and The Last…
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According to Martinez family legend, my abuelo rang one of those big bells on top of the Leaning Tower when no one was looking and they kicked him right out. Hard to believe, but if you knew him, you might. Fallen Angel by Igor Mitoraj The face of someone thinking they too might ring the bells…
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My second time visiting Frankfurt involved way less beer. Although, I did have an NA or two. Europe has so many fun options for those who aren’t imbibing. The Römerberg is a reconstructed square in the middle of old town. Much of the medieval town was destroyed in WWII. Creepily enough, it was a site…
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Well, five hundred spires would be more accurate. Welcome to Prague, the cultural hub of the Czech Republic.If you like architecture, this is the city for you! The St. Nicholas Church, built in the 1700s in the Baroque style And if you like beer, this city is also for you. The people of Prague drink…
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After Barcelona and Sitges, our next stop was Vienna, the City of Music! I was about 6 months pregnant during this trip, so the baby definitely heard all the classical music we heard at the opera. The view from the rooftop of the Ritz. For Austria, Vienna is a huge city. It’s home to 25%…
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In an effort to squeeze in one more overseas jaunt before baby, we hopped on a plane to Europe for a few weeks. Our first stop: Munich. We’ve been to Munich a few times before (see here and here), but this is the first time we saw it in the sun. It was absolutely gorgeous!…
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There is so much to like about Singapore. I can see why it’s the chosen home of so many ex-pats. Gardens of the Bay Let’s start with perhaps the most recognizable part of Singapore. This insane park was created to increase the quality of life for residents. It’s also a hugely popular tourist destination. It’s…
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My dad was born and grew up in Cuba. Eventually he made his way to the US as a refugee. I’ve never been able to visit for a lot of reasons. Hopefully someday I will. But for now, the closest I’ve been is The Florida Keys. I got to go to Key West with friends…
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This beautiful crescent shaped beach is on the west coast of Phuket. The waters are insanely blue and the nightlife is just plain insane. We stayed at the Le Meridien on the beachfront. The Andaman Sea is sandy and clean. We took lots of tuktuk rides, ate lots of street food and found a pretty…
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Welcome to the waters surrounding Phuket–Thailand’s largest island. The Andaman Sea is gorgeous. It’s where mountains and rainforest meet the beach. In fact, Phuket’s topography mainly mountainous with some outstanding sandy beaches. The limestone cliffs create a striking and singular skyline. Phuket is a popular spot to live. Even though it’s only half the size…
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