Visiting the Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Site: The Power of Young People
The wind gusted by, and my nose was numb by the time we crossed from the parking lot and entered the Visitor's Center at the [...]
Fortaleza, Brazil: All-I-Can-Take at the All-Inclusive
Vacationing in Fortaleza, Brazil! A lot of a good thing. I just got back from a family vacation in Fortaleza, Brazil. Our group [...]
Flying with Preschoolers: It can always get worse.
My only parenting standard at airports is "don't lose her". My little family of three took a trip to Rio de Janeiro this [...]
We’re All A Little Prejudiced: My Personal Encounters with Racism Around the World
Is your dark complexion keeping you from happiness? Many years ago I was dating a handsome Punjabi who lived in Milan, and we [...]
Behind the Scenes at Garoto Candy Factory
It’s not been a good week for healthy or even reasonable eating. My multi-helping Thanksgiving dinner was followed by a birthday dinner that consisted solely [...]
O Convento Nossa Senhora da Penha
I mentioned in a previous post the four attractions of Vitoria: 1) eating the regional fish stew more appetizingly called Moqueca, 2) visiting one of [...]
The Delicious Moqueca Capixaba
When visiting Vitoria there are exactly four things to do: 1)spend the day at one of the nearby beach towns, 2) visit the Garoto candy [...]
Ubu, our hidden gem
For me, one of the greatest pleasures life in Vitoria has to offer is the opportunity to visit a gorgeous beach, on a gorgeous day. [...]
Welcome to Vitoria, Brazil
Last Monday, my husband and I loaded up our suitcases, and after being delayed by a meteor, we arrived at our new home, Vitoria. Vitoria [...]