Map via Etsy When it comes to holidays, I always choose beach over anything else. I also love the countryside and mountains but they are not my number 1 choice. However, there are marvelous places where you can get both like Lake Tahoe. Tahoe is undoubtedly an incredibly beautiful place. It was a long drive from […]
If I told you that I’ve always been a beauty addict, I’d be lying. I’ve been wearing foundation since my teens but I’ve only had a complete make-up/beauty routine for a few years. You see, I have big eyes and full lips so I spent my teens and early twenties believing that if I wore
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Seville is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. Its architecture, people and ambiance are quite unique making it a wonderful vacation destination. If last week’s post was all about the best dinning spots in Seville, today I want to show you what you can do if you have 48 hours to visit this Andalusian city. From
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This post was updated in August 2018 I’ve always believed Seville to be the most beautiful city in Spain. However, I had only been there once when I was 6. This year my fiance and I decided to celebrate our anniversary spending 48 hours in this stunning city. Today I want to share with you
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On my crusade to try the most delicious food in Madrid I stumbled upon Anauco Gourmet’s Instagram feed. Then I realized this is not just another burger joint. It’s much more than that. Their specialty are burgers, obviously, but the rest of their menu is just as good as them. One of my favorite things about the
I like trying new things, especially if they are food related. Come spring I decided I wanted to do a brunch tour around Madrid trying different places every other Sunday. This combination of breakfast and lunch is rather new in Spain. However, more and more restaurants are offering a brunch menu these days. Frida is
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Today’s recipe is a very special one. The sweet treats and meals you see here either come from recipe books, Pinterest or travelling experiences. But this one is special because it’s a family recipe. My aunt Mary shared with us this recipe of pastries which in Spanish are called perrunas or pastas depending on the region
One of the best things about having lived in different countries is incorporating different traditions to my life back home. I spent 9 months living in Dublin and attending Trinity College while I was at University. This time allowed me to learn a great deal about this wonderful country. Probably their most famous celebration is
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I’m always on the lookout for new recipes to try. Some work, some don’t. Some become favorites for life. The later was the case of this pumpkin French toast casserole. I found a mouthwatering pic browsing on Pinterest on a Sunday afternoon and it was love at first sight. Since then I’ve baked it a few times
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You may know by now that the reason why this blog is called Memories of the Pacific is that every now and then there is a flashback post to my time living in the Bay Area, near San Francisco. I’m in love with this city for various reasons: the variety of neighborhoods, the stunning and
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