Since we were in Madrid and my hubby is a history buff, visiting Toledo was a natural addition to our already packed schedule. Toledo is a short train ride from Madrid and should be in everyone’s “to see” list when in Madrid whether you are a history buff obsessed with medieval architecture, a backpacker trying … Continue reading
Barcelona, the land of Gaudi, Miro and Picasso. Muse for many writers and artists and perdition for those of us who like good food and even better wine. In any case, Barcelona did not disappoint. It was everything it promised to be. According to Lonely Planet, heaven for hostel hosted backpackers and to luxe city … Continue reading
It’s been over a year since we vacationed in Europe but I felt like I left a lot of pending posts in the queue to later realize that life and “now” kept superseding all these posts that I should have tapped months ago. In any case I will try to finish up some of our … Continue reading
Back to our Barca adventures before the kids are teenagers and I forget what it was like when they were cute and cuddly. During our stay in Barcelona we visited many kid friendly sites such as the Parc Guell,the Aquarium, and the Mountain of Montjuic. I still have a couple more places to share with … Continue reading
During our trip to Barcelona last summer we knew we wanted to do as the Spanish (and Mexicans like me) do. That meant having dinner late at night, taking the kiddos out past their bedtime and letting them roam around freely enjoying all the city life had to offer. I remember my first time in … Continue reading
Our brief stop on the Mediterranean would not have been complete without a visit to the place where all things fishy collide and convene. From previous experiences with both boys we knew Evan loved aquariums since we were in Bangkok and on our visit to Sea World, Indonesia we were proven right. Joshua’s first fish … Continue reading
This is the last post on Paris for our summer 2012 European escapade. I know it’s already 2013 and I am yet to finish writing about it but as I shared with you before my computer crashed, then we had some crazy holy–days and a fun birthday party. I still have a few more posts … Continue reading
Whether you are a backpacker looking to eat at the fanciest McDo in Paris, a couple of amoureux trying to walk hand in hand on one of the most romantic streets, a socialite looking to shop for the latest franco-trends, or a mom like me eager to let her toddler run around and get rid … Continue reading
La Ville Lumiere was baptized so for a reason. Not only because the beautiful bright lights that beacon from every building at night but because for centuries Paris has been a muse and a center of enlightenment and creativity to many. Having lived in France as a student and later visited it often after I … Continue reading
Memories of our vacation make me smile. When I’m stuck secluded in a car in traffic for hours at a time I try to transport myself to those few days when the boys roamed free and took in every detail that the city had to offer them. When we were in Paris of course I … Continue reading
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