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    Exploring Spain and Italy: A 3-week adventure

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    May 20, 2024
    Exploring Spain and Italy: A 3-week adventure

    Last April, my husband and I finally had our long-awaited first trip together since the pandemic! After juggling work schedules and flight options, we decided on a delightful 3-week adventure through Spain and Italy, starting in late April. Little did we know, this timing would prove fortuitous, as you’ll see…

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    2024 Year In Review. A life-Altering Year

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    December 26, 2024
    2024 Year In Review. A life-Altering Year

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    Our Cat Got Sick

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    August 4, 2024

    Our weekend and life were turned upside down. Earlier in the week, we noticed that our cat’s voice became high-pitched and his breath was shorter and… Our Cat Got Sick

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    3 days in Florence: Part II- Delightful food experience and Day trip to Chianti- Tuscany

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    July 9, 2024
    3 days in Florence: Part II- Delightful food experience and Day trip to Chianti- Tuscany

    In a previous post, I shared our action-packed itinerary for 3 days in Florence. Now, it’s time to look back to the delicious side of the trip! Also, we went on an, shall I say, interesting and nerve wrecking experience – a scooter trip to Chianti Greve in the Tuscany…

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    3 days in Florence: Part I- Renaissance Masterpieces and Timeless Beauty

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    June 30, 2024
    3 days in Florence: Part I- Renaissance Masterpieces and Timeless Beauty

    Florence (Firenze) is a 40-minute high speed train ride (Frecciarossa) from Bologna. We hopped on a train around 10:45 and arrived in Florence by 11:30. There was some construction happening at the time, so it took us about 20 minutes to wrestle our luggage from Firenze Santa Maria Novella station to our…

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    Falling in Love with Bologna: The Heart of Pasta Paradise (3 Days)

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    June 8, 2024
    Falling in Love with Bologna: The Heart of Pasta Paradise (3 Days)

    After a wonderful week and a half exploring Spain, it was time to say goodbye. On Wednesday, May 8th, we packed up our stuffs and headed to the airport for our 5:55 AM flight. Our host pre-booked a taxi for us, and the trip cost around €36. Spain left us…

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    Exploring Málaga: Neighborhoods, Museums, and Dining Experiences (3 days)

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    May 27, 2024
    Exploring Málaga: Neighborhoods, Museums, and Dining Experiences (3 days)

    On the morning of May 5th, we hopped on a bus to Granada’s train station and caught a train to Málaga. The 1.5-hour journey cost us €23 each. While we wouldn’t call ourselves beach bums, Málaga’s coastal vibe and vibrant energy are very charming. We love the fresh seafood and the interesting museums there.…

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    Granada: Hidden gems and Alhambra’s Majesty (3 days)

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    May 26, 2024
    Granada: Hidden gems and Alhambra’s Majesty (3 days)

    We bid farewell to the bustling streets of Madrid and set off for Granada by train. Our Uber ride to the train station was convenient. The Renfe train journey itself took about 4.5 hours, costing €78 per person, with a connection in Córdoba where we switched trains for Granada. We fell in love…

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    Madrid & Toledo: 5 Days of Spanish Charm

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    May 23, 2024
    Madrid & Toledo: 5 Days of Spanish Charm

    We arrived in Madrid at the end of April. Right after getting our checked luggages, we came to pick up our Madrid card within the airport which is quite convenient. While the Madrid Card offered a cost-effective way to get around, we opted for an Uber ride to our AirBnb to…

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Recent posts

  • 2024 Year In Review. A life-Altering Year

    2024 Year In Review. A life-Altering Year

  • Our Cat Got Sick

  • 3 days in Florence: Part II- Delightful food experience and Day trip to Chianti- Tuscany

    3 days in Florence: Part II- Delightful food experience and Day trip to Chianti- Tuscany

  • 3 days in Florence: Part I- Renaissance Masterpieces and Timeless Beauty

    3 days in Florence: Part I- Renaissance Masterpieces and Timeless Beauty

  • Falling in Love with Bologna: The Heart of Pasta Paradise (3 Days)

    Falling in Love with Bologna: The Heart of Pasta Paradise (3 Days)

  • Exploring Málaga: Neighborhoods, Museums, and Dining Experiences (3 days)

    Exploring Málaga: Neighborhoods, Museums, and Dining Experiences (3 days)

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