Every August, a kaleidoscope of color and culture come together to take over the narrow village streets of Barcelona's barrio de Gracia. Residents from all walks of life team up to decorate the neighborhood from head to toe in celebration of their community. Festa Mejor de Gracia is one of Barcelona's most meaningful festivals and is centered around community and genuine love between neighbors. Because Gracia wasn't annexed by Barcelona until ... Read the Post...
The Symbolic End of The Romanovs 101 Years Later
Today, July 16, marks 101 years since Tsar Nicholas II, Tsarina Alexandra Feoderovna along with their five children were executed at the hands of the Bolsheviks. Tsar Nicholas was the last leader of Imperial Russia which ultimately landed The Romanovs right at the top of Lenin's list of People to Kill ASAP. Eight months before their demise, Lenin and his gang of pissed off Bolsheviks stormed Red Square in demand of reform in what is now known as ... Read the Post...
Five Fascinating Facts About The Pantheon
The Pantheon, situated in the heart of The Eternal City, is arguably one of Rome's most interesting monuments. Rebuilt nearly 1900 years ago under Hadrian rule, complete with a mysterious alignment to the sun and legends galore, what's not to love? Pailing only in comparison to Athens' Parthenon, it's no wonder historians all over the world admire it to this day. Hadrian, as it turns out, had a total crush on the Greeks and their way of ... Read the Post...
Life Update: Saying Goodbye to Spain, Working on Personal Growth and Our New Home!
Hola, chicos! Or should I say, Gomarjoba? We've been abroad for one full year as of May 8 - some days it feels like it's been a decade and some days it feels like only weeks ago we traded our new cars for more passport stamps. The past year in Spain has been a dream come true, I have learned and grown in ways I never would have otherwise and have gotten to know my husband in a unique way that still has me pinching myself! The past two weeks ... Read the Post...
