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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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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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
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Who said that the best cafes are in Paris? I\’m always on the lookout for the most amazing cafes and this time I\’ve found the most beautiful one I\’ve ever seen. A friend told me about Salon des Fleurs knowing my love for flowers and all things pretty. This cozy place in Madrid is a
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Happy Monday everyone! I\’m ecstatic for a number of reasons. First and foremost, Christmas is around the corner and I still get as excited as a kid waiting for Santa. I\’m also happy because I have an amazing recipe to share with you today. This year I’ve ventured to do a more difficult one and
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Happy Monday, everyone! Rainy days and autumn leaves set me on the mood for all things fall. For me that means pumpkin spice lattes, hot chocolate and lots of evenings baking at home. Today, I\’d like to share a delicious recipe which is perfect for this season. This chestnut cake is just what this weather
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Happy Friday! If you\’ve been following the blog lately you\’ll now we\’ve been in search of Don Quixote visiting the places that appear on Cervantes\’ novel. The last stop is Puerto Lapice, another town somewhere in La Mancha.
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