Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula is one of our favorite beach getaway destinations! On our very first visit in Tulum, while bobbing around in the 80-degree waters of the Caribbean, we were already discussing a return trip. If you haven’t discovered Tulum yet, this post will encourage you to start packing NOW! 😊 Sometimes your body and soul demand a little pampering in the form of a tropical paradise. And this is where the state of Quintana Roo in Mexico comes to play. With a variety of all-inclusive resorts, high-end hotels, environmentally-friendly bungalows and reasonably-priced condos to rent, you’re sure to find the perfect accommodations. You fly into Cancun International airport (CUN),…
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Hawaii: Perfect Getaway Destination for Your Career Break
Rolling blue waves of the Pacific Ocean licking your sandy toes. Warm gentle breeze on your face. A tropical cocktail in your hand. And no work emails or texts to keep you buried in your phone all day. Wouldn’t that be a perfect beginning to your professional sabbatical? Aloha, Hawaii! Easy destination to get to (especially from the West Coast) and no passport required. Somebody once told us: “There are two types of people in the world: The ones who’ve been to Hawaii once and always come back. And the other ones who’ve never visited Hawaii, and never will.” We don’t know if it’s true or not, but we are…
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The Winchester Mystery House – San Jose, California
One of our local treasures in the San Francisco Bay Area is the gorgeous and bizarre Winchester House in San Jose, CA. The Winchester Mystery House is at the top of multiple lists as one of the most Haunted Houses in the world. It has been featured in Ghost Adventures, Ghost Brothers, MythBusters, short films, and in the movie “Winchester”, starring the wonderful Helen Mirren. It is a MUST place to visit in San Jose whether you believe in ghosts or not. This Victorian mansion with its immaculate gardens is located at 252 S. Winchester Blvd, straight across from the hustle and bustle of one of San Jose’s popular hangout…
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Tomato Appetizer with Barcelonian Twist Recipe
Have you ever tried to recreate the food you ate during your travels once you get home? We do it all the time! Sometimes successfully, sometimes not so much. 😊 This tomato appetizer with a Barcelonian twist is definitely a winner! As we’ve mentioned in the previous post “Our Top 10 Places to Visit in Barcelona”, we had finally found our “perfect” tomato at La Boqueria market. However, once back in our hotel room, we realized that we didn’t have any salt, or even a knife. We figured our bartender might have both and made a B-line to the rooftop lounge. Luckily for us, the place was pretty empty —…
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Our Top 10 places to visit in Barcelona
Barcelona is a perfect travel destination while on a career break. The vivaciousness of the city in all its bright colors, rich food, and awesome laid-back attitude is exactly what one needs to get re-charged and re-energized. Gaudi’s architectural genius will make you giddy with awe and delight. It is a wonderful place for rediscovering your inner child. If your inner child is a little bit of an oddball, Barcelona has that covered too! Here are our Top 10 places to visit in Barcelona: La Rambla and La Boqueria Barri Gòtic (The Gothic Quarter) Barcelona Cathedral (Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia) Poblenou cemetery Museum of Funeral Carriages…
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4 Fears Preventing You from Taking a Career Break
I’ve been playing with the idea of a career break — sabbatical style — for quite a while. Being a successful mid-career professional, it is not an easy decision to quit your job and take a pause from a steady paycheck. This post is for those of you who have been dreaming about taking this leap, but are a little afraid to try. Let’s have a look at the most common fears of taking a career break. I’ve personally encountered each of these categories but somehow survived. And you will too! 1. Financial Fears: “I can’t afford to take a sabbatical.” (Spoiler alert: Yes, you can. Maybe not right this…
