In December we got to spend a special day with my little cousin Crystal, because she was turning 21 and I wanted it to be a celebration she would always remember. I spent my 21st birthday bar hopping in San Francisco (while I was living there in college) so when my good friend Becca offered … More Harbor Court Inn: A Perfect Night in San Francisco
The main reason the family came to Colombia is so that Katya could attend her cousin’s wedding in Barranquilla. The perfect opportunity for Bastien, her boyfriend (Fabian’s brother) to meet her ENTIRE family. It’s really sweet to see how intrigued he is by her culture; he craves the authentic street food and he even bought … More A Wedding in Barranquilla
When Fabian’s family travels they try to stay away from any areas infested with tourists. His father, Charles, likes to experience life from the local’s perspective. As you can see from the following images: There have been many times that we see something interesting happening from the car, so we park and hop out to … More The Meaty Market
We finally made it onto the plane… after Fabian got called into an office for a brisk pat-down by the TSA because of some substance that showed up on his hands during his 360 body scan. The flight from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena was quick, only a little over two hours… But it seemed even … More The Journey to Colombia
Of course, I couldn’t visit Miami without seeing the Wynwood Walls. This place was so special to me I thought it deserved its own article! Anyone who appreciates art could get lost wandering through these murals for hours. There’s a main plaza through the Wynwood Walls sign (as seen above), but there are literally paintings … More Wynwood Walls
Since I had agreed to stay in Florida longer than expected, Fabian wanted to do something special for my birthday. Knowing how much I had been wanting to go to Miami, he planned an entire five day trip for us. It was filled with urban areas, art, and everything I love most. His brother’s birthday … More Miami: Downtown & Key Biscayne
Some of our first dates were spent at Universal Studio’s City Walk, a great place for locals and tourists to enjoy nightlife. You don’t need a park ticket for entry, but they do start checking IDs at 10pm. The stretch includes plenty of restaurants and bars; one of my favorites being Fat Tuesday, home of … More Blue Man Group
Places We Kissed 