— You cannot imagine our joy upon arriving in Arequipa back in 2015. We had spent three full days in Lima, Peru, previously, and by now we were looking forward to blue skies and open spaces away from large cities. … Read More

— Venice is arguably a city in everyone’s bucket list. When planning a trip to Italy a few years ago, we knew we had to spend some time in Venice. Getting there had its funny moments. For starters, I didn’t … Read More

— When you visit Pompeii, chances are you’ll have some time to explore a little of Naples. Some of the sights you’ll likely see include the Real Teatro di San Carlo and the impressive Galleria Umberto I. Not far from … Read More

— Probably one of the best snorkeling spots on the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, the Baía do Sueste (Southeast Bay) beach is located in the national park that covers most of the island. One of the most fascinating things … Read More

— Back in 2012, we took a trip to Italy. Rome was our first destination. We both fell in love with that city and its people. Our hotel was within walking distance to the Roman Forum and Coliseum. At the … Read More

— The Church of the Company (La Iglesia de la Compañía) is a Peruvian baroque treasure in the mestizo architectural style in the city of Arequipa. The church is also known as the church of the Jesuits. After the 1698 … Read More

— Every time I bike the Northeast Metro Park, I also ride through several Pflugerville city parks. Besides the scenic views and shaded areas, I always pass this memorial to the Fallen Warrior located at the intersection of Pfluger Park … Read More

— When in Porto, Portugal’s second largest city, you owe it to yourself to experience a sunset by the Douro River. Do it as we did in 2018. Go across the Dom Luís I bridge to the Vila Nova de … Read More

— Walking around the city streets in Lisbon is one of the most fascinating things. Even if you have no purpose whatsoever, the historical lessons you relive are priceless. Not too far from where we were staying in Lisbon, when … Read More

— When we traveled to Italy in 2012, one of the destinations we knew we wanted to visit was Pompeii. Its historical importance was simply a must for us. So, we traveled to Naples one morning and proceeded to Pompeii … Read More

— This is one of those moments captured just by chance. As we were visiting the Castelo de São Jorge in Lisbon, we were admiring the beautiful cityscape from that vantage point. The castle sits high above Lisbon and provides … Read More

— On this Thanksgiving day, it is wonderful to be able to thank for the beautiful outdoors in our own city. Austin is privileged to be in the Hill Country area of Texas. The city maintains good parks and trails. … Read More