Searching for true wilderness in Cleveland National Forest, a desperate longing to escape the noise and rush of the city. The journey included hikes in the mountains and moments of quiet solitude.
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A walk around Green Lake. Stepping into the woods of Carkeek Park. Strolls around the Phinney Ridge and Ballard neighborhoods looking for Little Free Libraries.
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A history of Argentina by way of the Recoleta Cemetery. An afternoon at El Jardín Botánico Carlos Thays. A walk through the Palermo neighborhood.
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A visit to el Ciudad Viejo in Montevideo. Slowed down at several bookshops. Explored the Pocitios neighborhood and the many gluten-free cafes.
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Enchanted by el Parque Rodó. Enjoyed the views of the coast and how big the sky looks in South America.
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In awe of El Ateneo Grand Splendid. Walked past El Teatro Colón. Attended a tango show. Slowed down to appreciate El Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes. Transported across the globe with a visit to El Jardín Japonés.
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The ancient city was renowned as a hub of education and was called the 'City of Three Cultures' because of its Christian, Muslim, and Jewish communities living together.
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A historic city in central Spain's Castile and León region. It boasts a diverse architectural heritage, including medieval walls, Romanesque churches, a former royal palace, and a Gothic cathedral. The city's center features an ancient Roman aqueduct that majestically spans above Plaza Azoguejo.
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A walk through Retiro Park, an appreciation for Egyptian history at Temple de Debod, a visit to the sacred Cathedral of Saint Mary the Royal of the Almudena, marvel at La Biblioteca Nacional de España, view art at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, and admire the Royal Palace of Madrid.
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Reflections on traveling solo in Madrid and a couple of nearby cities.
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Visits to the Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park, and Harold Washington Library.
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A beautiful San Diego spot, The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, is a 55-acre location displaying about 80 million Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers in bloom, with views of the Pacific Ocean. This lively, rainbow-hued hillside is a working farm that offers a colorful and peaceful retreat outside the city.
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Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is a vibrant hub for arts, history, and culture in San Clemente, CA. Nestled in a beautiful 1927 Spanish Colonial Revival building owned by the city of San Clemente, it offers a dynamic space where visitors of all ages can explore a variety of cultural experiences. Casa Romantica fosters creativity, celebrates local history, and engages…
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