by Amalia | Published Articles, Travel Treasures
As a writer, I contribute articles to a few different publications. My latest favorite of which is Global Living Magazine. They’re now exclusively focused on Expat-living around the world. Enjoy the article below that was just published in their March/April 2014... by Amalia | Europe, My Travel Chest, Spain
The question I am hearing from people lately is “Amalia, where have you experienced real Spain?”. My first thought, and what leads to my answer, is always of the small ancient villages of rural Spain, the country’s enchanting countryside. Since my... by Amalia | Europe, Spain
I love to wander when I visit new places. Rather than having my eyes on a map, I just start to walk and take in everything in my new settings with my whole being. My nose and ears kick in quickly, leading me to that great cafe or authentic local hang-out where I hear... by Amalia | Dominican Republic, Islands, Spain, Travel Treasures
Where do you see rainbows the most? I’m starting to learn that I see them the most when I am traveling. Even a family member, my tita Amalia who I’m named after, recently sent me a picture of a rainbow she saw while in Belize for Christmas (I guess this... by Amalia | United States of America
Just south of Boulder and tucked into the Front Range of beautiful Colorado, is a place called Eldorado Canyon State Park. I spent an afternoon hiking there the other day with my brother Mark and boyfriend Eric. As we drove into the entrance of the park, the canyon... by Amalia | Islands, My Travel Chest
The island of Bermuda…it’s sung in summer songs, praised for beautiful turquoise waters, and sought after as a tropical island vacation destination. I was not expecting or even seeking to visit Bermuda any time soon, so once again I was excited for a... by Amalia | Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Latest Things I Love, My Travel Chest
The Hotel Gran Jimenoa quietly resides on rolling tropical mountains, co-existing cozily in lush layers of green foliage. While sitting in a wooden rocking chair in the early morning, I reveled in the humid air that gives the only “cool” relief from the... by Amalia | Caribbean, Dominican Republic, My Travel Chest
I’m literally, while writing this post, sitting in my friend’s home in Miami after enjoying an amazing salmon meal for lunch. My layover is one of the longest I’ve ever had before…9am to 5pm. This means I get to spend time outside the airport... by Amalia | Caribbean, Dominican Republic, My Travel Chest
On the north shore of the Dominican Republic, is one of the best kitsurfing beaches in the world, Cabarete. Recently I enjoyed staying there with a friend who kitesurfs. We both enjoy eating great food at new places and relaxing in the sun and sea of the beautiful...