Calle Olvera, or Olvera Street, often referred to as “the birthplace of Los Angeles,” is a vibrant and culturally rich destination located in the heart of downtown LA. Known as “La Placita Olvera” or “El Pueblo de Los Angeles,” this historic district takes you on a journey back in time to the city’s Spanish and…
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Conchas: Mexican Sweet Bread Recipe
Here is my recipe and probably weird instructions (with lots of notes in parentheses), for Mexican sweet bread (Pan Dulce) in the concha variety.
Pula, Croatia
For my birthday this year, we decided that we wanted to head to a beach. The closest beach to us (within driving distance) is in the Netherlands. As much as I love the Netherlands, the water was still much too cold for my liking, even in early June. We found some affordable tickets on Ryanair to…
A Day in Heidelberg
Having just arrived here in Germany, I was so excited to see a real-life castle! This was my first venture out into Germany so we decided to take a day trip over to Heidelberg, which wasn’t too far from home. It did not disappoint and made an excellent first trip in Germany. After visiting the…
Our Neverending Footsteps 