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Winter Holidays-Where To Go Sun Chasing
I used to live in Portland, Oregon, and every Winter I would have to book a plane ticket and head for somewhere with some warmth and sun. I wouldn’t care where I went for my winter holidays as long as there was sun. I would search the internet for the best winter vacation package and just go. Are you in the same boat (or wishing you were on a boat) and trying to figure out where you should go? Here are a few of my favorite destinations for spending Winter holidays in the sun: 1. Cuba There is no place to fill your heart full of sunshine like Cuba. The…
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San Miguel de Allende Food: 4 Places For Sweet Treats
Yes, I’ve got a sweet tooth. My favorite book as a child was, “The Sweet Touch” where everything the girl touched turns to candy. I am loving all the San Miguel de Allende food, but my particular favorite are all the amazing desserts that San Miguel has to offer. Here are 4 of my favorites for dessert in San Miguel de Allende. 1. La Buena Vida Bakery La Buena Vida is my favorite bakery in San Miguel de Allende for many reasons ( the bread, the cinnamon rolls, the chocolate croissants, cookies) but my favorite thing by far are their doughnuts. They are absolutely perfect. My favorite one is the…
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6 Ways To Travel The World Without Leaving Your Home Town
While I do believe that there is nothing like getting out to see the world to change our perspective on life, I also feel there are many ways to develop the mindset of a traveler without ever leaving home. Because the more I have traveled, the more I have come to realize, it’s not about seeing another church or another museum, another beach, or another touristy site. What it is about is showing up. Living in the moment. Being spontaneous. Letting life happen to me instead of me trying to happen to life. It’s about the people I meet. Learning about different cultures. Trying new foods, smelling new smells, and…
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San Miguel de Allende Restaurants: 7 Cheap Eats
There are many wonderful San Miguel de Allende restaurants to choose from. Here are my recommendations for the cheap eats where the food is usually even better than what you will pay at some of the more expensive restaurants in town which cater to tourists. ¡Buen provecho! 1. La Valentina Antojitos- This place is right off of the Jardin and is super cheap. They have great posole, flautas and soups, usually between 35-60 pesos. ($3-$5). It’s one of my favorite places to eat when activities are going on in the Jardin, as you don’t have to walk very far to get something to eat. I also love that I’m usually…
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Consumerism In America: How Your Stuff Is Killing You
“Armaments, universal debt, and planned obsolescence – those are the three pillars of Western prosperity. If war, waste, and moneylenders were abolished, you’d collapse. And while you people are overconsuming the rest of the world sinks more and more deeply into chronic disaster.” ― Aldous Huxley, Island A lot of people like to talk about the reasons they think America is falling apart. I think the main reason is the amount of attention given to consumerism in America. We have bought into the idea that the media and advertising sells that, “more is better”. Whether it’s the latest technology gadget, skin cream, or dietary supplement, we are constantly buying more and more stuff.…
