The USA is shopping paradise for many of us. Huge stores, wide spaces, perfect decor… Americans sure know how to lure you in. Even window shopping is a real pleasure. I still remember how these stores amazed me the first time I was in the US 10 years ago. I was coming from a small […]
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I like to buy unique things when I travel, special items that you won’t find at a regular souvenir shop. I have an Aboriginal art silk scarf and a hand-painted boomerang from Australia and an embroidered table runner from Santorini. That’s the kind of stuff I’m talking about. I mean, there’s nothing wrong with touristy
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This post could also be titled “Quest for the perfect breakfast”. Even though this isn’t the first place we visited on our honeymoon, I’m sharing this first because I was so determined to go there. I had read about The Grounds of Alexandria on a blog a few years ago and I promised myself that
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We got back from Australia on Saturday. We had the most amazing time but it’s going to take a couple of days before we fully recover. It was a looong trip! Ankles are swollen and jet lag is kicking in but it was totally worth it. I will tell you all about it and show
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Don’t be fooled by the gloomy sign, there’s plenty of color inside… Let me take you into a world of color where you’ll have the most delicious sandwiches and their famous truffled potatoes. Meet La Sanducherie, an inviting and modern spot in the center of Madrid. At La Sanducherie you’ll find characteristic flavors of food
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Even though I’ve been back in Spain for a while now, I still like to observe American holidays like the 4th of July or Thanksgiving to keep memories alive from the time I lived in California. If you follow the blog, you know that year and the following trips to the Golden State have marked
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Mother’s Day in Spain is on the first weekend of May, therefore we celebrate it one week before most of you guys. The day started with a special breakfast. We chose blue as a theme for the table setting since it’s both my mom’s and my favorite color. As a centerpiece we used fruit for
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As you may have seen on my InstaStories, last Friday we had our Valentine’s Day celebration at Perrachica. One of Madrid’s trendiest restaurants, it’s famous for its stylish decor. The place is huge and consists of different areas all decorated in different styles. I recommend this place if you visit Madrid and you are eager to
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Hey guys! Just a quick hello to wish you a wonderful time with your loved ones. I’m spending the holidays with my family getting a well deserved rest. I’ll also spend a few days in Cordoba, a city I’ve always wanted to visit. I’m posting lots of Instagram stories so if you want to stay
We could say that membrillo (in English quince paste) paired with Manchego cheese is the national snack of Spain. I didn’t like it too much as a kid but now you have to stop me from eating the whole thing. It’s funny how your likes and dislikes regarding food change as you grow older, right?I usually
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