I was born in Guatemala. Lake Atitlán has been part of my life since before I can remember — my family brought me here as a child, I came back every summer through seventeen years of living in the United States, and now I’m home full-time. I have watched this lake across six decades of … Read more
We visited the Columbia Restaurant on our recent family vacation to Tampa as part of a press trip to discover all the best things to do in Tampa With Kids and part or all of our meal was complimentary. However all opinions are sincere and are my own. The Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City is a … Read more
Disclosure: Our stay at the Gardens Hotel in Key West was complimentary. However all opinions are sincere and are my own. Walking into the Gardens Hotel is like stepping into another era. The whole world seems to slow down as you make your way into the original mansion which dates back to the 1800’s and … Read more
Williamsburg has redefined and renovated itself to become one of the most popular hotspots in Brooklyn, attracting a mix of artists, writers, hipsters and tourists. Ever since I visited New York City as a child with my family I have been fascinated by it. Its architecture, it’s urban spaces, its multicultural, multilingual and multicolored people are … Read more
On a recent trip to New England we took a drive along the coast of Maine and after visiting the Nubble Lighthouse we stopped at Ogunquit. Considered as one of the most picturesque small towns in the United States, Ogunquit which means “a beautiful place by the sea” in the language of the local Native … Read more
If you have read my blog before you probably know that I am committed to raising my children to be global citizens. What does this mean anyway? And why is it important to me? Raising global citizens means exposing your children to other cultures, other ways of thinking, other languages, etc. By learning about other people, … Read more
My kids are huge Star Wars fans. We started watching all of the movies as a family a few months ago because I wanted to share with them my love for this awesome series and they love it. They love it so much that now they are hooked on Start Wars Clone wars and we … Read more
Disclosure: If you buy your conference pass using the code PaulaB I will get a discount as well! 🙂 Hope to see you there. Las year I had the opportunity to attend the first Food & Wine Conference in Orlando. I really enjoy blogging about food and the food posts always attract lots of traffic … Read more
Spanning an eight and a half mile stretch of beach 25 life guard towers look over the waters of Miami Beach. Each one boasts bright and fun colors and funky designs, all different yet all coming together to provide on of the busiest beaches in Florida not only with safety but also with a unique character … Read more
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park located in Roosevelt Island might not be on the top ten list of things to do in New York City but this beautifully designed space gives you a rare view of New York City in more ways than one. Located on the southern tip of Roosevelt island and designed by … Read more
