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Visit San Francisco In A Day: Cable Cars, Chinatown, and Chocolate

San Francsco Day 2: Cable Cars, China Town, and Chocolate

So Much to See So Little Time

On Day 2 of our Epic California Road Trip We Continue to Explore San Francisco.  In this article learn about some of the fantastic sites to be seen in just a few short hours.

1. San Francisco On Foot 2. Hop Aboard A Cable Car 3. A Brief Stroll…

Colorful Colonial Cartagena Awaits You

Dear Luke and Leia,

Guys you’re going to love colorful colonial Cartagena, a walled city founded in June of 1533, where old meets new in a seamless pattern of color, warmth and beauty. Pastel buildings with stunning balconies and intricate iron works line narrow cobblestone streets full of characters and tourists alike. The entire walled city is surrounded by modern structures and over looked by…

Panama Viejo: Attacked and Sacked

Dear Luke and Leia,

Today we had an interesting adventure to Panama Viejo, a city attacked and sacked by Henry Morgan, a British privateer. Quite conveniently, it is right next door to our apartment building.

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Cartagena Old Town is a Photographer’s Dream

Beautiful, mysterious, and unique, Cartagena’s Old Town has no trouble getting attention. Its narrow streets and gorgeous architecture have made it one of Latin America’s most coveted and popular destinations.

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Fountains and Squares in Madrid – A Photo Essay

Dear Luke and Leia,

Here we are discovering so many beautiful fountains and squares in Madrid, the capital of Spain. Like most European cities, Madrid has built its cities around central squares where people can gather to sell their wares, worship, conduct government business and greet each other. (more…)

Barcelona: Gaudi Architecture and a Fantastic Waterfront

Dear Luke and Leia,

Next up for us is Barcelona, Spain, famous for its Gaudi architecture and a fantastic waterfront area on the Mediterranean Sea. Barcelona is the capital city of the Catalonia region with a good deep water port and a wonderful history. (more…)

Venice is Where I Found my New Travel Partner

Dear Luke and Leia,

I know this will be strange for you two grandchildren to read, but Venice is where I found my new travel partner. (more…)

Florence and the Ninja Turtle Connection

Dear Luke and Leia,

Today we decided to dig into Florence and the Ninja Turtle connection. All but Raphael lived in this wonderful Tuscan city, although rumor has it that Raphael did spend some time here. With signs everywhere pointing to their presence, where should we start our investigation?

Piazza della Signoria

The Florence-Ninja Turtle Connection (Michelangelo, Leonardo, Donatello and…