Day 1: We arrived in Bangkok around 12:30 noon. Upon arrival we go thru customs only, there is no additional security. However, if you have a layover in China, like we did, be careful what you pack. I got our mosquito spray and a bottle of perfume taken away for not being 100ml, they we’re […]
Category: Travel
How I Lived My Best Parisian Life
By Mercedes Santana on March 6, 2018This past May I was lucky enough to go to Paris for two weeks to stay with my boyfriend Henri’s grandparents. This was actually going to be my second time to The City of Lights, my first trip was in 2008 with my aunt, uncle, and cousin. This time I was focused less on the […]
What a Week in Cuba Meant to Me
By Mercedes Santana on February 22, 2018I have always been proud of the fact that I’m of Cuban decent, but the truth is I was born in the United States, as were my parents. What did it really mean to be Cuban? It meant we had our traditions, spoke Spanish as our first language, and ate a lot of picadillo. But, being […]
The Best Food We Ate In San Francisco, Ranked
By Mercedes Santana on February 11, 20181. The Rebel Within, Craftsman and Wolves 2. The Monaco Eggs Benedict, Zazie 3. Best Damn Grass Fed Cheeseburger, 4505 Burgers & BBQ This burger was so good I ate it too quickly to take a photo of it. But you can head over SF Eater to see a pic or just take my word and […]
I do a lot of traveling. So, when people asked my 2018 travel plans they were not surprised by the two week trip to Thailand in March we have planned. However, they were shocked when I said “Oh we’re also going to San Francisco for the long weekend in January, I’ve never been so I’m […]