I was expecting beautiful tropical flowers and exotic trees—it was the Botanical Gardens in Bogota after all. I was surprised to see flowers I would more likely find in North America. The large pumpkins in February were the best surprise because of the joyful expression on my aunt’s face when she saw them. For my mother, it was the roses. To see roses in February is never expected. There are many treasures in the Botanical Gardens in Bogota (Jardin Botanico de Bogota Jose Celestino Mutis) the least of which are the brand new pavilions, which were still closed off to the public but should be inaugurated later on this spring.
Travel Tips
What are Mystic Societies? Answers are at The Carnival Museum in Mobile Alabama
They were just standing there. On a street corner. In suits, with ties and an umbrella. I looked up at the night sky and didn’t see any imminent rainfall. We notice one, then two, then … Read more
16 Essential things to pack for travelling
There are standard packing items and then there are essential things to pack for travelling. Whether e-reader or shot glass everyone has their own version of ‘must-haves’ for travel. What’s yours?
Do Packing Cubes Work? YES, they do!
I am the type of person that unpacks immediately. I arrive in my hotel room and everything is either hung up or put away into drawers. I like to make myself right out home – fast. This was not a viable option on our trip to Spain and Portugal: we were moving often. No time to fully unpack. I quickly realized I needed to find a way to make this packing/unpacking routine more efficient. I cannot tell you how many different packing techniques I have tried. I have watched videos, read blog posts and asked for advice from fellow travellers. This begged the question: do packing cubes work? On this trip, I decided to give it a try.
10 Surprising Things to Organize after You Travel Home
Things to Organize After You Travel What a weekend! We were on a couple’s getaway and we had a fantastic weekend. Great food, pretty sights and a lot of laughing. It was time to get … Read more
Practical Tips for Planning a Trip with a Senior
I have often wondered about the expression “the devil is in the details”. Instead, I have always said, “God is in the details” because, at the end of the day, you want trip plans to … Read more
Good Eats in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Alabama – Go Because of the Seafood #TBEXhuntsville
It was not one of my finest moments but it was likely one of the most honest moments I’ve ever had. We were a group of travel bloggers and freelance writers perusing the menu of one of the finest restaurant in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. I spotted what I had been searching for all week: fresh oysters. I’d learned to appreciate raw oysters at a young age (and to shun cooked oysters). Something about the oyster liquor alone or with a kiss of lemon juice, has become for me, a sublime experience. The temptation to have a full dozen of these beauties was more than I could handle. “Will you be sharing those?” someone asked as they eyed the huge platter of iced oysters. “No,” I said calmly but assertively. There was an audible lull in the conversation. “No, really, I wasn’t planning to.” I wanted every one of these beauties all to myself. One doesn’t come to the coast without savouring exceptional seafood and this region, located on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, did not disappoint. This is the ultimate guide to good eats in Alabama’s Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
Update: I have recently returned to the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach and was able to savoury new dishes and visit newly opened restaurants. All the updated reviews will be highlighted in BLUE. Enjoy more Good Eats in the Gulf Shores!
15 Ways to Avoid Holiday Travel Hassles
The holiday season can create stress but when you leave things to the last minute. You will lose out on deals if you wait to get a flight at the last moment but more importantly, you may not have a seat or worse get really bad connections. Lastly, pick travel times wisely, flying first thing in the morning means you’re less likely to get bumped from a flight – and more likely to get on a later flight if you do.