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• Boquete: a Mountain of Coffee & a Cloud Forest in Paradise

  

  Dear Luke and Leia, Boquete is a mountain of coffee and a cloud forest in paradise, and I can’t think of a better way to describe this expat community, tucked... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Sacre-Coeur, Sunset and Other Montmartre Experiences

  

  Paris’ Montmartre neighborhood is synonymous with bohemian life, and its Sacré-Coeur seems to complement it perfectly. The basilica’s luminous white stands out... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• 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,... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• 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... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• 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... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• One Day in Singapore: 7 Things to Do

  

  After a serious health scare on our 32-hour flight marathon to Indonesia (Dan developed a blood clot in his leg) we were naturally concerned when we decided to... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Panamanian Sancocho Recipe

  

  Hungry for a taste of Panama’s national dish? Cozy up to a bowl of Panamanian sancocho, also known as sancocho de gallina Panameño. Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• 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. Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Casco Viejo Street Art: Graffiti in a UNESCO Site

  

  Panama City’s historic district may be officially known as San Felipe, but most people know it as Casco Antiguo or Casco Viejo. Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• 7 Famous Indian Dishes You Should Try

  

  As big fans of Indian cuisine, we were happy to receive this list of 7 popular Indian dishes from Rohit Agarwal, a fellow travel blogger. You are invited to... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• 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. Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• A Mystical Place Called Bedugul

  

  Bali is world-famous as one of the best vacation destinations but aside from Ubud, few tourists venture beyond its beautiful coastline. Don’t make that mistake. Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• 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... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Cartagena Icons That Are Not from Cartagena

  

  As Colombia’s most popular destination, Cartagena captures the heart of everyone who visits. The walled historic center, her colorful houses, the sizzling... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Am I Really in Rome for Two Days?

  

  Dear Luke and Leia, Am I really in Rome for two days? Wake up Dan, you’re dreaming, you can’t finally be in Rome. It must be a dream, a fantasy … all because... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• AmaZOOnico: Animal Rescue in Ecuador’s Amazon

  

  Once upon a time, a family adopted an ocelot cub because they couldn’t resist how cute it was. It’s too bad that they conveniently forgot one essential detail:... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Why Do I Have To Go To Paris, Cont’d.

  

  Dear Luke and Leia, Remember my last postcard, when I asked “why do I have to go to Paris?” I had very good reasons: I don’t speak the language. I don’t like... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• 9 Best Things To Do in Banos, Ecuador

  

  Our tour to the Amazon was fabulous not only because we were able to sleep in the rainforest and visit an indigenous community, but also because we were able... Read more

  Posted on 29 February 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Why Do I Have to Go to Paris? (Part 1)

  

  Dear Luke and Leia, So I asked: Why do I have to go to Paris? I don’t speak the language. I don’t really like France. The only good thing about France is the... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Bali’s Seafood Paradise: Dinner on Jimbaran Beach

  

  The Bukit Peninsula, on Bali’s southern end, is best known for five-star luxury resorts and spas, exclusive restaurants, and picturesque Uluwatu, the Balinese... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL