Take a walk with me along Central Avenue in the Nob Hill district of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Central Ave is the historic Route 66 highway. We will view a few of the extraordinary pieces of street art sprayed on the buildings of Nob Hill.
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3 Favorite Hill Towns of Tuscany
Strolling the streets and passageways of our favorite hill towns of Tuscany gives one the sense of historic wonder and present-day commercialism at the same time. It is an astounding feeling to realize that you are standing on cobblestone streets that were chiseled out and carefully placed by workers centuries ago while peering in windows […]
Playa del Carmen – A Coastal Beach Town South of Glitzy Cancun
Playa del Carmen is a bustling little city on the Caribbean coast on the Yucatan peninsula located mid-way between Cancun and the obscure little Village of Tulum. Playa del Carmen seems to have qualities of both. The Little, Big City and its Famous Fifth Avenue Playa is small enough to be less expensive than its […]
The Mexican Colonial Favorite – San Miguel de Allende
Ron and I arrived in this Mexican colonial favorite – San Miguel de Allende after a four-hour bus ride from Mexico City. Yes, we took a double-decker cross country bus! Public transportation in Mexico is not what you might think. Here, buses run on-time, are modern, clean, and have bathrooms. When you purchase tickets you […]
Our Short Stay In Mexico City
Ron and I just finished a short stay in Mexico City where we attended an International Living conference. It’s easy to see why the conference was held here because Mexico City is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the world. The conference was packed with information and we enjoyed visiting with many of […]
The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
What do drinking games, dancing young people, and Pope Francis have in common? The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, Italy. When we visit Rome our go to hotel is the Mecenata Palace Hotel which is located atop Esquiline Hill. The hotel is directly across the street from the Basilica, and our requested room […]