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Cal Pep, Simple Gastronomical Excellence

by Vygeez

41.3833 N, 2.1833 E: Barcelona, Spain As dark ominous clouds poured upon our nifty foldable travel umbrellas in the Barri Gotic district, our basic-self stomachs growled with anticipation; the mouths salivating with excitement. Aroma of freshly minced garlic, chard, and seafood delicacies filled our senses. With limited signage, the hidden gem’s main entrance looked like a standard roll up garage door. Passerby tourists can...

May 18, 2015

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A New Line of Sight

by Vygeez

I was in dire need of a new pair of eyeglasses to compliment my expansive collection of wearing eyewear for the past 24 years. Now that spring has sprung, I needed a new pair to accentuate my oval shaped face with high cheekbones. With five plus years experience in the eyewear industry I switched up my typical routine and went with a Cocobolo dark...

May 1, 2015

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Churros and Chocolate

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40.4000° N, 3.6833° W: Madrid, Spain Zig, zag, zoom my father’s feet move quite rápido. Through narrow, dark alleyways, corridors of quaint boutiques and storefronts were closing up one evening, we strolled through the Centro neighborhood of Madrid. His inner GPS beacon, hit the ultimate Madrid jackpot. He stumbled across a hidden gem of pure chocolate delight; its illuminated sign said San Gines Chocolateria....

April 5, 2015

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When Time Stands Still

by Vygeez

50.0833° N, 14.4167° E: Prague, Czech Republic Perspective. That’s why I love to travel. “We often think we are the center of our universe. As homo sapiens we are quick to judge others, to protect our basic selves; it’s about survival.” Where were you Fall of 1989? I remember being small, huddled close with my older brother, hiding underneath our downstairs desk. It felt...

April 5, 2015

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Kate Spade, The Perfect Springtime Travel Bag for Europe

by Vygeez

“She tucked her coral lipstick away and floated back to the party.” Decisions, decisions. Will it be practical, comfortable, stylish and a truthful expression of you? Will it hold all of your must-haves for those train connections, taxi rides, airport layovers and on the plane, fit underneath the seat? These days, I find it tricky to find the right-sized satchel/cross body bag that suits...

April 5, 2015

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Capture the Flag

by Vygeez

41.3833 N, 2.1833 E: Barcelona, Spain Wandering aimlessly through the precarious streets of Barcelona for about forty minutes, my dad had to find a Spain chip for his unlocked mobile device. We stumbled across a main street with a Vodafone and waiting impatiently on the curb my eyes were captivated by the hundreds of Spanish kids wearing red, blue and hints of yellow.

March 31, 2015

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