My travel companion insisted (yes, it was not just a request or a strong desire) on stopping in Segovia to see the aqueduct on the way from Madrid to Ribera del Duero (aka wine country). It’s got to be pretty good to delay wine drinking. I’ll let you these photos speak for themselves, and you […]
The Best View of Madrid
Okay, I’ll admit I’m not sure it is the “best” view because I didn’t have time to check them all out. But I was quite happy with my decision to take a long walk when I first arrived in the city to check out the view from Parque del Cerro del Tío Pío. In the […]
PHOTOS: A Beautiful Day at Madrid’s Retiro Park
If I had one extra day in Madrid, I would have spent it exploring Parque del Buen Retiro. Retiro Park is massive (350 acres) and filled with elements eliciting the grandeur of is royal history. I imagine for those who live and/ or work in this busy city, it is quite the “pleasant retreat.” Photography: Madrid’s Retiro Park […]
Oaxaca Day Trip: Hierve El Agua (Petrified Waterfalls)
The only thing that could get me away from wandering the beautiful streets of Oaxaca was one hell of a natural wonder. I had never seen anything quite like Hierve El Agua. These petrified waterfalls are formed by fresh water springs heavily saturated with calcium and other minerals. In addition to the “frozen waterfalls” themselves, the site has […]
Oaxaca in Photos: Street Art and Resistance
While I was on my travel sabbatical in Latin America, I met many travelers who raved about Oaxaca. The food, the architecture, the vibe. Oaxaca absolutely lives up to its reputation. I had a week to wander the city. I immediately noticed the political and social justice themes prevalent in the street art. And I even stumbled […]
PHOTOS: Food and Street Art in Puerto Vallarta
Food and Street Art in Puerto Vallarta My two favorite things to enjoy in any city are food and street art. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico did not disappoint.
PHOTOS: Beautiful Views in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta: Nature, Beauty, and Rest I went to Puerto Vallarta to disconnect in nature, to rest, and to surround myself with beauty. As you can see, I got exactly what I needed.
PHOTOS: The year of travel I forgot to tell you about
2016 was a crazy and awesome year. It was so crazy that I did not get around to editing my travel photos until recently. I quit my job (again), but this time it was NOT to take a travel sabbatical. It was to re-design my lifestyle, focus on personal/ professional development goals, and start my […]
Exploring Costa del Sol
What’s in a name? The Costa del Sol’s secret to its success is right there in its name: ‘The Sunshine Coast’ has 320 days of rays annually warming those enjoying its 161-kilometre coastline. The gateway to Andalucia, the Malaga region is renowned for its pretty whitewashed villages that tumble down towards the silky beaches backed […]
Learning Spanish as a traveler
You’re interested in learning Spanish? AWESOME, but let me (very quickly!) tell you about myself first. My name is Shannon, and I am a native, English speaker. I love to travel, so I learned to speak Spanish fluently. It wasn’t easy, and I still have very awkward moments (like the one time I was accidentally […]