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During one of my recent trips it occurred to me that if having to have company to travel were mandatory I would have never gone anywhere! I have been traveling on my own for years and years, both for work and for pleasure. And I must say I have no complaints about what I have had the opportunity to experience while doing it!
Read MoreJust the other day I met someone from Puerto Rico at a party and when he found out where I come from he was surprised and said that I didn’t look Peruvian. Even though I was not sure what he would expect a Peruvian to look like, I politely explained to him that, when it comes to its ethnicity, Peru is a diverse country and, as such, not everyone looks the same.
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And I finally made it to the Pacific Coast of Mexico last week! It was something that I had wanted to do for a while so even though I tried not to I did have certain expectations about this area. This trip definitely had some surprises for me!
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My mom tells me that when I was little I absolutely hated mary jane shoes. I would refuse to wear them and I would only be happy if I had sandals on. Apparently, since very early on in my life, I was not so picky about clothes but I already had very distinct preferences about footwear. Shoes have always been simply relevant to me.
Read MoreWhen my parents named me Mariela I don’t think they ever thought it could be difficult for anyone to pronounce it. Being a rather popular name among women from my generation in my country, I actually never encountered any problem with it until I moved abroad. Interesting enough, I’ve had issues with both Spanish-speakers and non-Spanish-speakers.
Read MoreJust the other day I was on Skype catching up with a friend from Playa del Carmen I hadn’t spoken with in months. At one point she mentioned that a mutual friend recently confided to her that she will not comment on my Facebook posts out of embarrassment. Apparently, she told her I write so nicely and correctly that she feels bad about her poor grammar/spelling. My first reaction was to laugh about it, of course, but then it actually made me think.
Read MoreI turned 40 years old yesterday and, to make this date even more memorable, it snowed steadily all morning and part of the afternoon in Atlanta.
Read MoreThose who have chosen a career in hospitality know that it is one that involves a lot of sacrifices, yet it is also a very rewarding one in a number of respects, especially at a personal level. I happened to land in this wonderful industry by chance almost 12 years ago and I could not be more grateful for having that opportunity. I definitely do not make lots of money (this industry is actually underpaid if compared to others) but I think my career has been filled with such incredible experiences, and that is just priceless.
Read MoreI just returned from a trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico where two good friends tied the knot, surrounded by friends and relatives from everywhere. It was a true celebration of love, family and friendship, in the most perfect setting. To top it off, we couldn’t have asked for better weather and all of us really had an enjoyable time.
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