Ballooning in Napa

Ballooning in Napa

An Exciting, Beautiful, and Colorful Experience. My partner in crime surprised me with a hot air balloon flight. I was so excited and nervous at the same time. I’d always wanted to do this, but I was not sure how unstable, scary, and maybe dramatic it was going to be. The tours usually take place during the early morning, when there is not much wind and it’s safer to fly. Napa is about one hour and a half from home, so we decided to leave on Friday night and spend the night close by.…Read more …
Charming London

Charming London

Amazing Vibe, Architecture, and Pubs!  Get In and Around London.  Buy an Oyster Card to use the tube (underground trains) and buses. It is the most affordable and comfortable way to get around London. Which Airport to choose? There are more than five airports scattered across London. Some are farther than others. Traffic and fatigue after flying makes the distance even worse. Heathrow Airport is the most convenient one; you can take the tube, Piccadilly line, from there to central London for only $4 GBP. There is also an Express Train that you…Read more …
3 Fantastic Days in Amsterdam

3 Fantastic Days in Amsterdam

We arrived in Amsterdam at night, just in time for a delicious Italian dinner and catch-up with great friends. Ciro Passami L’Olio was our first meal in this great city. Ciro and his staff, Filippo, Alessandra, and Salvatore, were gracious hosts and offered excellent service, delicious dishes, a cozy and warm atmosphere – and even a picture with a famous Italian singer! Day 1. We enjoyed breakfast/lunch at Vlaamsch Broodhuys. The Panini, croissant, and coffee are great! Everybody around drinks a green tea, fresh mint leaves in hot water with honey on the side. From now on,…Read more …
Greek Wonders: Athens and Santorini

Greek Wonders: Athens and Santorini

Greece is a fabulous country to visit. Greek history, people, food, beaches, and landscape are simply wonderful. Athens is not the prettiest city, but its old buildings, charming streets, delicious cuisine, and happy people will make for it! Santorini is one of the most beautiful places I have visited. Its blue and white architecture is absolutely charming and romantic. Santorini is a very popular and touristic island, so there are a lot of tourists and prices are higher. Athens and Santorini were both great places to explore, eat, take pictures, relax, and have a…Read more …
Munich, The OKTOBERFEST Experience

Munich, The OKTOBERFEST Experience

Munich, a very charming city in Germany, hosts the biggest public festival in the world. People from all over the globe come to experience a fun and traditional beer festival. I stayed at the Four Points Sheraton in Olympia Park. This hotel is very convenient for access to Olympia Park, BMW Welt, BMW Museum, BMW Group Plant (for those BMW fans!), and Olympiazentrum Station, all of which are next to the hotel. The hotel staff were very friendly, and they looked great wearing Bavarian dresses. The mood in the lobby was very Oktoberfest…Read more …
New York City in Pictures

New York City in Pictures

New York, one of my favorite cities to visit. I lived in New York and I have been many times, but there is always something new to visit and too much to do. I never get tired to go to NYC emblematic places. The vibe, energy, creativity, art, food, architecture, and landscape are unique! Travel and enjoy in pictures a sunrise, the Liberty State park, the Statue of Liberty, Time Square, Chelsea Market, Manhattan, Meatpacking District, Washington Square, buildings, people, streets, food and more. Click on the photos to get a complete and more…Read more …
Oh! SEATTLE

Oh! SEATTLE

Top 8 Places to Visit + a Bonus 1. Pike Place Market. At the main entrance check out a fresh fish flying when somebody purchases seafood and go to the Market Spice to try their famous cinnamon-orange tea, my favorite tea in Seattle! There are many local stores for vegetables, clothes, art, flowers, wine, meat, honey, coffee, books, chocolates, maps and more to immerse yourself in. There are a couple of different levels; walk and have fun! The first Starbucks is located a few steps from the Pike Place main entrance. It always…Read more …
10 Tips for a Glowing Face and Flat Abs

10 Tips for a Glowing Face and Flat Abs

The other day a nice lady asked me, what do you do to have a glowing face and flat abs? I answered, Green Smoothies! But, thinking deeply I realized that I have been doing certain things for years. It is not a diet, it is a lifestyle! Here are the top 10 things I recommend for keeping a healthy-glowing skin and a flat stomach. 1. No Sodas. Sodas have been out of my life for over 15 years, after I realized that sodas were an acidic-sweet beverage also used in Latin America for unclogging…Read more …