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3 Fantastic Days in Amsterdam

Posted on November 18, 2015
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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

Posted on October 29, 2015
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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 …

Oh! SEATTLE

Posted on August 12, 2015
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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 …

RIO dE JANEIRO, The World Cup!

Posted on July 15, 2015
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Cuiabá - Brasilia - Rio de Janeiro Thursday, June 26th – Cuiabá/Brasilia CUIABA 10:00 am Last day in Cuiaba. Breakfasts are so good in Brazil! Especially the cheese breads and sausages at the cute and highly recommended Deville Hotel. After exploring Mãe Bonifácia Park, which was very dry, we just saw one animal that could not be identified from far away, and some birds. While coming back to the hotel area, we got kind of lost and no taxis were around. The park was approximately one and a half miles away, walking…Read more …

BRAZIL Adventure, The World Cup!

Posted on June 26, 2015
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Rio de Janeiro - Cuiabá - Brasilia, First Part. A unique and exquisite experience! Friday, June 20th – San Francisco 12:00 pm Carry on, soccer jerseys, jeans, walking shoes, shorts, swimming suit, blouses, sandals, reversible skirt, hat, Colombian flag ... And I’m ready to fly! Avoided: Jewelry, expensive cameras, big lenses, and check-in bags. San Francisco - Houston - Rio de Janeiro, an upgraded flight makes a long flight very pleasant. Saturday, June 21st – Rio de Janeiro 11:00 am After we arrived at the hotel Acapulco Copacabana, I discovered is overbooked! After…Read more …

4 Days in PORTLAND

Posted on May 20, 2015
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Friday Meeting friends. Last minute trip to Portland! It was all rush-rush to the airport, to try to catch an 8:50pm flight from SFO. In just under two hours, we landed in Portland. Taking the MAX rail, the red line to downtown Portland from the airport, is very convenient! After forty minutes by train and walking two blocks, we found the Westin Hotel. It is nice and clean, has an elegant staff, contemporary pictures on the walls, and a peculiar white-tea smell. Now we were ready to meet our friends. A couple was…Read more …

One Fine Day in Cartagena, Colombia

Posted on April 16, 2015
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Barranquilla was my hometown for twenty-three-years, just a little over an hour’s drive to the beautiful and romantic city of Cartagena. On our way, we passed by the largest Sombrero Vueltiao that no one can miss! It is a tourist info stop but was not open that day. The restaurant was selling Empanadas and other fresh, delicious, local fried food. Mmm... yummy breakfast! First stop, Boca Grande beach. During a weekday, there is always plenty of parking. It’s perfect for a nice walk on the beach, admiring the gray sea, the wind, the spectacular…Read more …