Year: 2013
The Short North in Columbus, Ohio: A Retrospective
I loved living in the Short North after college. Officially ranked #7 on Trip Advisor’s Things to Do in Columbus, Ohio, you can find something for everyone here. And every year when I visit home, I borrow my mom’s car and drive down High St. just to see what’s new and to also reminisce on the […]
Continue Reading...Enjoy Those Roses or Die: 5 Ways to Enjoy Life Everyday
Morcom Amphitheater of Roses “One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today.” Dale Carnegie When I think of […]
Continue Reading...17 Surprising Things I Noticed While Traveling in Europe: A Must Read for the Novice American Traveler
About 15 minute read or a 5 minute skim…enjoy! Bologna, Italy At the beginning of my 7 week Euro-trip to Poland, Spain, and Italy, I wasn’t sure of what to expect while traveling Europe. I knew what to pack, what to wear and how to say three words in Polish/Spanish/Italian combined, so I was ready […]
Continue Reading...Bergamo, Italy: The Most Beautiful Layover I’ve Ever Experienced
This cute little town (well “little” meaning 100,000 residents) is located just outside of Milan. And even though the elevation reaches to almost 1000 ft, it’s still at the foothills of the Alps. It has a Medieval town on a hill called Citta Alta, with a magnificent 360 degree view of the region, as well […]
Continue Reading...Part I: A Week in Seville, Spain – Traveling Like a Boss (on a Budget)
Patio de las Doncellas or Courtyard of the Maidens Seville felt like home. It was a picture-perfect city with Moorish-themed architecture, magnificent tapas (small plates of food) and warm people. And the vibe at night was lively, to say the least.We were lucky enough to stay there for 5 nights, which gave us enough time to truly […]
Continue Reading...Part II: A Week in Seville, Spain – Traveling Like a Boss (on a Budget)
Plaza de España Seville felt like home. It was a picture-perfect city with Moorish-themed architecture, magnificent tapas (small plates of food) and warm people. And the vibe at night was lively, to say the least.We were lucky enough to stay there for 5 nights, which gave us enough time to truly see most of what this city […]
Continue Reading...Part III: A Week in Seville, Spain – Traveling Like a Boss (on a Budget)
Taberna el Papelon Seville felt like home. It was a picture-perfect city with Moorish-themed architecture, magnificent tapas (small plates of food) and warm people. And the vibe at night was lively, to say the least.We were lucky enough to stay there for 5 nights, which gave us enough time to truly see most of what this city […]
Continue Reading...Part IV: A Week in Seville, Spain – Traveling Like a Boss (on a Budget)
Crossing the bridge to Triana Seville felt like home. It was a picture-perfect city with Moorish-themed architecture, magnificent tapas (small plates of food) and warm people. And the vibe at night was lively, to say the least.We were lucky enough to stay there for 5 nights, which gave us enough time to truly see most […]
Continue Reading...Valencia, Spain: Vacation Relaxation
Painting by artist EKATERINA MORÉ at the Westin Gallery. Her website We were only here for one night – a sort of layover between Malaga and Seville. And it was HOT. So you will almost see no daytime pictures. And Valencia’s most famous landmark, The City of Arts and Sciences, an architectural & culture wonderland, we […]
Continue Reading...Malaga, Spain: Travel There Right Now, Part Dos
As a continuation of Malaga, Spain trip (See Part Uno HERE), I present the rest of my magical pictures:Life Experiences in MalagaHotel Room Mate Larios – our place for 2 nights! Our hotel was towards the end of Calle Larios shopping area next to a small square. Baaallllllin’…on a budget View from the rooftop terrace […]
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