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We craft original guides rooted in our firsthand experiences and thoughtful planning. Each article blends deep research, insider tips, and evocative imagery to inspire and inform. Whether you're mapping out your next trip or dreaming from home, there's something here for every explorer.
Madrid! Create Memories in Retiro Park That Will Last a Lifetime
Monument of King Alfonso XII, East Side of the Pond in Retiro Park, Madrid, Spain Serene Retiro Park One of our favorite places to spend...
Apr 1, 20245 min read
Madrid! Holy Week, a Week of Traditions
Holy Week Procession in Madrid Religion in Spain and Madrid As a student I occasionally attended Catholic mass in Madrid, occasionally in...
Mar 25, 20244 min read
Visit Valley Forge Park in PA, for Hiking, History, and More!
Brief History of Valley Forge Many Americans may have learned about Valley Forge and the importance it had in the American Revolutionary...
Mar 21, 20245 min read
Madrid! Museums that Always Amaze and Never Disappoint
Prado Museum, Madrid So Many Museums to Choose from in Madrid We must admit that despite the vast amount of time we have spent in Madrid,...
Mar 19, 20249 min read
Madrid! I Must Have a Bocadillo de Calamares (Squid Sandwich)!
My Homemade Bocadillo de Calamares This will be a quick one... What is a Bocadillo? If you don't know what a bocadillo is in Spanish, it...
Mar 10, 20244 min read
Madrid! Party in La Puerta del Sol
Iconic TÃo Pepe Sign, Puerta del Sol, Madrid There's a Party in the Puerta del Sol I confess that I sort of stole the title of this post...
Mar 8, 20246 min read
A Solemn Visit to a Hindu Temple in New Jersey - BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (temple) in Robbinsville, NJ Our visit to to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir On February 23, 2024 we...
Mar 4, 20244 min read
What Do 66 Inches and 54 Pounds Have In Common? - Light Packing Tips for Travelers
Loading Luggage onto an Airplane Checked Bag and Overweight Bag Fees I mostly fly American Airlines. They recently updated their fee...
Feb 25, 202410 min read
Cultural Visit: Hindu Temple in New Jersey!
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir We're Going on an Excursion! Today (February 23, 2024) we will be visiting the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir...
Feb 24, 20242 min read
Madrid! Plaza Mayor Edition
Plaza Mayor of Madrid My First Visit to the Plaza Mayor of Madrid It was the end of summer in 1986 when I first walked through one of the...
Feb 18, 20245 min read
Madrid! How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count The Ways - Our First Impressions and Overview
Madrid: Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral, March 2023 I'm about to break the rule my elementary teacher taught me. She said I had...
Jan 31, 20244 min read
What Cities did Expats Prefer in 2023? Malaga, Valencia, and Alicante, Spain at the Top of the List!
Malaga, Spain The World's 20 best places to live (according to Forbes in November 2023) In November 2023, Forbes magazine published the...
Jan 21, 20242 min read
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