by Amalia | United States of America
I recently enjoyed a beautiful snowy weekend with my friends the Stanfords in their cabin on Steamboat Lake. To enjoy reading about it, please click on the link below to visit my personal blog where the post resides. Hopefully you can curl up on a cozy couch and no... by Amalia | Europe, My Travel Chest, Other Writings, Spain
I want my friends in Spain to know that I miss them. Not only do I miss the aspects of the culture and the traditions of years of history and ancient remains, but I miss the people. Each region is different and just like in any country, each person is unique. And yes,... by Amalia | Europe, Spain
We made amazing home-made red sangria tonight and went out to the countryside for dinner…this included visiting a local friend that has horses, we picked brevas (figs in their early stage) and wild strawberries that stained my hands red and were deliciously... by Amalia | Europe, My Travel Chest, Spain
The region of Asturias reminds me of Scotland….rugged mountainous terrain that towers over you with lush green forest that climb up the steep sides with interruptions of grey and white rock that eventually overtakes everything else as it ends in a stony peak.... by Amalia | Europe, My Travel Chest, Spain
A castle! I see an old ancient castle! Across the aisle and through the bus window, I see an expanse of lush green fields with hills in the distance. Majestically positioned atop the largest of the hills is a castle more the style of a fort, with small houses... by Amalia | Coffee Time with Amalia, My Travel Chest, United States of America
My study of the American Family on a ski trip continues into day four. To understand the findings, I’ll give a run down of the factors involved. The focus of the study is my own family from my dad’s side: Mark, my father who is in his late 50’s,... by Amalia | Coffee Time with Amalia, My Travel Chest, United States of America
Skiing. It is one of the world’s most popular winter sports. For some, it involves beautiful scenery, exhilarating speed, skill and talent. For others, it represents uncomfortable cold, steep terrain, and risk of bodily harm. Family. One of the world’s...