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
There is a small town in northern Italy that I had never really thought to visit. So last spring, I enjoyed the pleasant surprise of discovering the enchanting town of Bergamo. I was staying in the larger city of Milan, one of the fashion capitols of Europe. For our... 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, Spain
Yesterday I had a very different kind of experience from any I have had in my travels so far…I attended a funeral. My mother’s boyfriend has a sister and her boyfriend’s mother passed away this past week. The several times I have visited my mother, I... by Amalia | Europe, My Travel Chest, Spain
What a great surprise – visiting a guitar luthier in Spain! It all began last weekend when I got taken out to breakfast by two friends in Rota, Spain, Francisco and Marcos. Being retired Marines who have lived in Rota for some time now, they are enjoying all... by Amalia | Europe, Italy, Latest Things I Love, My Travel Chest, Other Writings, Spain, United Kingdom
I tend to be a pretty simple and natural woman when it comes to clothes and shoes. Yet I love my heels. Good thing too, because I’m only about 5’2” without them. But I’m not so worried about that cause I like being short. There are great heels out there that are worth... by Amalia | Europe, My Travel Chest, Spain
A day in a country is unique and different thanks to that country’s people and culture. Today I am in Rota, Spain which is located in the southern region of Andalusia. I am staying with my dear friends Sara Medina and her daughter Carolina Medina. They have... by Amalia | Europe, My Travel Chest, Spain
It was mid-day and the morning blanket of grey-white clouds was gone, giving way to a clear blue sky and bright sun. With nothing to carry in my hands, flip-flops on, and wearing my bikini under my clothes, I headed out the door with a handful of cherry tomatoes as my... by Amalia | Europe, Italy, My Travel Chest, Other Writings, Spain, United Kingdom
To sum it up…I was supposed to be leaving Spain for Denver sometime next week. After six months traveling throughout Italy and Spain, my life has come to the most amazing and beautiful place. Well, physically speaking I’ve been in so many countless...