Weeks prior to our first trip to Portland, Oregon, the City of Roses, we asked some friends who live there for recommendations on the best things to do in the city when visiting with kids. We were delighted when they quickly responded with an extensive list of activities and places…
The Pacific Coast Highway is known as one of the most scenic drives in the world. As we drove from San Francisco to Portland, we stretched this adventure on the period of five days. At a slow pace, we saw stunning coastal views, quaint towns, beautiful dunes, lush forests, and more.…
A northwest road trip between San Francisco, California to Portland, Oregon was something my husband and I dreamed of for years. During the San Francisco to Portland road trip the primary appeal was the stunning landscape with unparalleled views of cliffs, the ocean, beaches, and mountains along the State Route 1…
No, there is nothing I hate about Seattle. 10 Things I Hate About You is a romantic comedy-drama movie filmed in the Seattle metropolitan area. Having used different locations of the city, they couldn’t have chosen a better place than Kerry Park to get a view of the downtown skyline.…
A family trip to Alaska has been on my bucket list for a long time. When it finally happened this past June, we cruised the Inside Passage on a Celebrity Cruise on an eight-day journey from Vancouver to Seward. Although I can assure you that our voyage was enjoyable and…
Whether you are traveling with kids or not, Alaska is one of the best summer destinations in America. Period. As a nature enthusiast, I find it hard to describe even after being immersed in an eight-day vacation through this fascinating place. The truth is, you must visit it to truly…
As we spent three days in Vancouver, British Columbia, we realized the city stands out for having unlimited activities for all ages. Whether pursuing nature, history, or the eclectic urban lifestyle, we found activities that pleased us all. Vancouver is totally worth exploring. In fact, we fell in love with…
Oh, beautiful Vancouver! Sitting on the edge of British Columbia, Vancouver is blessed with more natural beauty than I could ever imagine. The city revealed charm wherever we looked. Surrounded by mountains and lavish forests to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west, Vancouver is easily one of…
If you’ve been reading my blog, then you know I’m from Bahia, Brazil. In a land where the African roots are deep and strongly recognized through music, dance, festivities, literature, art, and religious practices, the Bahian cuisine is no different. Moreover, blended with Portuguese and native Indian cultures, our Bahian…
Aram Yami, meaning day and night in tupi-guarani, the native-Indian language, is the name of the Aram Yami Boutique Hotel, a charming place in the core of historic Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Nestled in a 17th-century Santo Antonio neighborhood, the beautifully and faithfully restored colonial building fits in gracefully with a…
