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Mad for Madrid part 2

Here we are: another installment of “The Best of Madrid” by Meri. Also known as “Meri goes Mad for Madrid.” We started off with this post last week, and here are the following five! Parque del Oeste (Western Park). This park, much … Continue reading →

Posted in Madrid, travel, Travelin' Thursday, Uncategorized | Tagged botellon, cafe con leche, calimocho, Desperados, Mahou, Parque Oeste, Sangria, Temple de Debod, tortilla de patatas | 29 Comments

Mad for Madrid (part 1)

A friend and coworker of mine just got back from a tour through Spain and France. As soon as I got over the hurdle of my raging jealousy, I started to reminisce about my semester studying in Madrid. Since it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Madrid, travel, Travelin' Thursday, Uncategorized | Tagged chocolateria, El Corte Ingles, El Rastro, Flamenco, Madrid, Mango, nightlife, Retiro Park, travel, Travelin' Thursday, Zara | 25 Comments

Public Transit Enemy

Our city is in the middle of a project to construct/expand our light rail system to extend the routes to go from downtown St. Paul to downtown Minneapolis. In the spirit of the planet’s well-being and the best interest of … Continue reading →

Posted in travel, twin cities | Tagged Chicago, commute, Light Rail, London, Los Angeles, Madrid, New York, public transit, San Francisco, surveys, Twin Cities | 20 Comments

A Tale of Two Bridges

For today’s Travelin’ Thursday post, I want to take you on a journey with me. A journey through my memory, through my mind, through San Francisco. A journey from one incredible bridge to another. Let me give you a frame … Continue reading →

Posted in California, travel, Travelin' Thursday | Tagged Bay Bridge, Blue Bottle Coffee, blues, Embarcadero, farmer's market, Ferry Building, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge, Marina, North Beach, Presidio, Safeway, San Francisco, TCHO chocolate, whiskey | 10 Comments

Between sunrise and sunset

Ever wonder what the photos in my header are about? No? Well, I’ll tell you anyway. From left, they are: Griffith Park (Los Angeles) Red Wing, MN (Whittier) Minneapolis Malibu Creek State Park I’m sure I’ll post about each of … Continue reading →

Posted in California, sunsets, travel, Travelin' Thursday, Whole Foods | Tagged food trucks, Griffith Park, hiking, Los Angeles, Melrose, photography, sunsets, travel, Travelin' Thursday, Venice Beach, Whole Foods | 13 Comments

Signature Style

My last several Travelin’ Thursday posts have been related to Arizona, as that was my most recent traveling experience. I still haven’t even nearly exhausted my tales from that trip, but tonight I want to revisit a fall excursion I … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, travel, Travelin' Thursday | Tagged Chicago, Devil in the White City, Hancock Tower, restaurants, Signature Room at the 95th floor, travel, Travelin' Thursday | 23 Comments

This bridge “rocks”

Careful, readers… horribly cheesy dangerous puns ahead! On this rainy March day, and Travelin’ Thursday at that, I thought I’d reflect on a recent sunny adventure in Payson, Arizona. About a 90 minute drive from Phoenix, Payson was our destination due … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, travel | Tagged Arizona, bridge, Macky's Grill, Mogollon Rim, Payson, thrifting, Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, Travelin' Thursday, travertine | 14 Comments

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Category Archives: travel

Mad for Madrid part 2

Mad for Madrid (part 1)

Public Transit Enemy

A Tale of Two Bridges

Between sunrise and sunset

Signature Style

This bridge “rocks”

For the quaint of heart

Sunstoked

Dessert and Desert

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