A visual tour of Quantum of the Seas

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Last November, I had the opportunity to sail on Royal Caribbean newest ship, Quantum of the Seas. I must say that I am not...
Flying KLM Schiphol Airport

Should I Buy Travel Insurance?

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Should I Buy Travel Insurance? Many travelers ask themselves.  Here's my story... A few years ago, I wrote about being “stuck in Puerto Rico”...
Porto and Douro Valley

No trip to Portugal is complete without a stop in Porto and the Douro...

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When I was a college student, I backpacked through Europe and stopped in Lisbon. Fast forward twenty years, and I joined my parents and...
What to bring on an island road trip items

What to Pack for an Island Road Trip

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I spent over a month on the road in Puerto Rico working on my book, The Dining Traveler Guide to Puerto Rico. Italo (the...
Puerto Rico Budget Crisis and Travel

What does the Puerto Rico Budget Crisis Mean to You, the Tourist?

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It’s interesting to see semi-apocalyptic articles about the state of Puerto Rico due to its financial crisis (example: this poorly researched article from the...
Oktoberfest Survival Tips Dirndl

Seeing the world: A Latina Abroad

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After listening to the White House Travel Blogger Summit talk about study abroad I felt inspired to write this post and share my experience...

Review: Nine Mags, Making Magnets out of Instagram Photos

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As you know by now, I love travel and food. I fund these adventures with my day job as an analyst for the Federal...
Puerto Rico Road Trip Stop: Playa Combate

Puerto Rico Road Trip: West Coast

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Last year, I shared with you my tips for a Puerto Rico road trip along the east coast of the island.  Recently, as I...

Delightful Day Trips from Dubrovnik: Montenegro and Bosnia

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When we visited Dubrovnik, we decided also to take two-day trips to neighboring countries: Montenegro and Bosnia. First, we went to the charming and...
The Rocky Mountaineer

Adventures: Rocky Mountaineer Train Review

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Is the Rocky Mountaineer worth the splurge? Our honest review of the Vancouver to Banff route (First Passage to the West).After attending my cousin’s...