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Instagrammable Places in Amsterdam

By Esperanza on September 3, 2019

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Amsterdam is an incredibly unique city with something beautiful to see around every corner. From the canals lined with house boats, flowers, and bikes to the stunning dutch architecture, it truly is a Instagrammer’s dream! This was my second time visiting the city but my first time visiting Amsterdam with my sister. Rocio has always wanted to visit Amsterdam so it was really cool re-discovering the city through her eyes and exploring areas I didn’t get to see on my last trip. We took some really fun shots so I decided to put together an Instagram guide for Amsterdam! In this blog post, I am including Instagrammable places and restaurants.

Pets

Mealtime with Freshpet- Indio’s Favorite Dog Food

By Esperanza on August 31, 2019

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As a new dog mom, I’m always searching for the best products for my sweet Indio. (In case you missed the post about my new puppy, you can read more about him here!) I try to make healthy choices about what I put in my body, so of course I want to do the same for my growing pup. I recently discovered Freshpet for mealtimes which both Indio and I love!

Portland, Oregon, USA | Travel

Staying in a Modern Cabin with Getaway

By Esperanza on August 30, 2019

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Earlier this summer Rocio, Indio, and I got to stay in the cutest Getaway cabin near Mt. Adams in Washington! I had seen these cabins all over Instagram and Pinterest so I was really excited to stay in their new Washington campground. It was only about an hour and a half outside of Portland so it was the perfect weekend trip! The campground is full of these amazing modern cabins.

Portland, Oregon, USA | Wellness

Taking Time for Self Care at Root Whole Body

By Esperanza on August 29, 2019

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I have had back problems for several years now because I’m always at my desk working on my laptop or hunching over my phone. It’s a known fact that people who work desk jobs struggle with back pain. I do yoga and get up every half hour but I wanted to do something more to combat the tension. That’s when I found Root Whole Body in NW Portland! I’ve been visiting Root Whole Body for a few months now and it has been exactly what I needed! They have a location in SE as well but the NW location is the newer location.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands | Travel

JAZ Hotel Amsterdam Review

By Esperanza on

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On my recent trip to Europe, my sister and I got to stay at the Jaz in the City hotel in Amsterdam! It’s a hip boutique hotel just outside the city. Rocio and I loved everything about this hotel! Our suite on the top floor had an amazing view and it was absolutely gorgeous. I really loved the music inspired design of our room. Actually, the overall design of the hotel is music inspired!

Brussels, Belgium

What To Do in Brussels, Belgium – Brussels Travel Guide

By Esperanza on August 25, 2019

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I recently booked a solo trip through Expedia to Brussels, Belgium! The amazing part about booking my trip through the Expedia Mobile App was that I was able to bundle the flight and hotel together to save on my trip. It’s the perfect travel companion, especially if you are traveling solo because you can use it save big on hotels, find your perfect flight, research things to do, and it sends you helpful trip reminders! On the mobile app, you’ll find even more savings and exclusive deals. Plus, you’ll earn double the Expedia Rewards points then you would booking online! You can also book a rental car, tours, and more!

New York City, NY | Travel

Instagrammable Places in New York

By Esperanza on August 22, 2019

On my recent trip to Europe, my sister Rocio and I decided to break the trip up and visit New York for a few days. I hadn’t been to New York since I was in elementary school, so it was really cool to explore the city as an adult. New York absolutely stole my heart, I loved it! We decided to hit all the best spots for photos so I thought it would be perfect to share and Instagrammable Guide to New York! In this blog post I will be covering cool locations and cute restaurants.

New York City, NY | Travel

LUMA Hotel Times Square Review

By Esperanza on August 19, 2019

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I hadn’t been to New York since I was in elementary school, so on my recent trip to Europe, I decided to stop in New York to explore the city as an adult with my sister Rocio. I absolutely fell in love with New York! We had such an amazing time there. It definitely helped that we stayed at an amazing hotel in Times Square, LUMA hotel.

San Francisco, California, USA | Travel

Instagrammable Places in San Francisco

By Esperanza on August 18, 2019

San Francisco is easily one of the most unique cities in the states with it’s iconic hills, architecture, and colorful buildings. These factors also make San Francisco a very Instagrammable city to visit. There are photo opp’s around every corner! I’ve been to San Francisco four times now, so I have a pretty good grasp on the different areas around San Fran. So I thought I would make a guide with the most Instagrammable areas AND restaurants around the city!

San Francisco, California, USA | Travel

Tilden Hotel San Francisco Review

By Esperanza on August 17, 2019

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On my recent trip to San Francisco, my blogger friend Tonya (themoptop.com) and I stayed at the Tilden Hotel in downtown. I really loved the chic, mid-century style interiors at the hotel! I felt right at home in the lobby with all of the cozy seating and work areas. The hotel has two restaurants on the main floor, both located off of the lobby, The Douglas Room and the Tilden Cafe (pictured below).