by Amalia | United States of America
I am easily distracted, which can lead to wandering…which can lead to discovering. Visiting the Shidoni Foundry was that kind of adventure for me. As my friends began walking the expansive lawns alive with statues, I allowed myself to be drawn to the blue-hot... by Amalia | Europe, Italy, Latest Things I Love, My Travel Chest
I have experienced a secret part of Italy. That’s right…a mysterious, less-frequented side to this beautiful and enchanting country that I remember with fondness and am eager to revisit soon. When you hear the word Italy, what places come to your mind? Maybe Rome and... by Amalia | Latest Things I Love, United States of America
What a great day! And of course it would be when I decide to have a Sunday, fun-day. After twelve plus years of living in Colorado, I finally visited the Denver Art Museum today. My friend Jack had the idea to spontaneously go and we were rewarded with a serendipitous... by Amalia | My Travel Chest, United Kingdom
It was a time called London and the place was last March of 2012. I was there for my first time, taking in the life and all its eclectic and diverse energies. The pace is colorful and busy, full of people from all races and different locations of the globe. Seeing my... by Amalia | Europe, Italy, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America
A year ago I left Denver on a non-stop flight to London. That was the start of a journey that lasted over eight months and took me from north to south throughout Italy, for a week into Geneva, exploring Spain and its different regions, and enjoying Lisbon in the fall.... by Amalia | United States of America
On a recent trip to Washington, D.C., I had the fun opportunity to meet up with some local jazz musicians. Years back when my mom lived in D.C., she put together a band that she sang in. Even after she moved to Spain the members continued on together. The group Rock... by Amalia | Europe, My Travel Chest, Spain
Did you know that all throughout Spain, there are varying dialects of the Castilian Spanish that is spoken. They can tend to vary so much that basic words can be easily mistaken and misinterpreted. I think it’s pretty fun and an interesting part of traveling... by Amalia | Europe, My Travel Chest, Spain
I spent my Sunday afternoon visiting the little nearby village of Segura de Leon. The scenic drive was not even fifteen minutes from my mom’s village of Higuera la Real in the Spanish region of Extremadura. This area is for me the epitome of what is called rural... by Amalia | Europe, My Travel Chest, Spain
Tonight I had the most amazing realization about Spain…I have only just touched the surface and there is even more to experience and become a part of in this amazing country. From the backseat of the car, I lost myself as I gazed out the window at the dark black...