Lima: More than meets the eye Growing up in Chiclayo, going to Lima was a big deal. Our capital was home to many of our family members, but in the 90s, it was my connection to all things cool – a metropolitan and lively city with delicious food and fast food (we didn’t have fast…
Author: Ana Lucia
Cafecito (Pt. 2) – Monterey, CA
Whether you are spending a weekend in Monterey, making a day trip from San Francisco, or you just moved to this picturesque town, cafectio time will not be difficult to implement in the Monterey peninsula, an area rich in coffee quality, service, and views. Tidal Coffee – (tidalcoffeemonterey.com) Views, views, coconut milk latte – the…
A Monterey Getaway
Monterey – an actual dream of ours “So,” I asked my crush of 3 hours, “if you could live anywhere and find a job there, where would it be?” Without skipping a beat he said, “oh, the central coast of California. Around Monterey.” I had only traveled to Pasadena to visit my sister, so I…
The unexpected treasure that is Italy in the winter
The dream of Italy in my least favorite season To celebrate surviving long distance, Nick wanted us to take a vacation before starting my first, fresh-out-of-grad school job. The trick was that it would have to be in January, as I started the job in February. Anyone who knows me knows that winter is not…
A Country Roads immigrant story
The most asked question If you were to poll 10 year-olds in the US right now for what question they get the most, you might get “what do you want to be when you grow up?” or “what do you like to do after school?” For me it was one question and one question only….
Cafecito (Pt.1) – Huntington, WV
Whether you are a local or traveling through the mountain state, be sure to stop by my current town of Huntington, WV. Many things have brought me a sense of belonging in Huntington, with cafecito time being one of them. Nomada Bakery – https://www.nomadabakery.com/ Located in downtown, Huntington, at the historic Heritage Station, Nomada is…
Across the USA in 13 days
“So where are you all staying?” my sister asked. “With friends…here and there, we will figure it out,” I mustered. “And how long will it take?” she insisted. “Not sure…a week, maybe 2?” Her silence echoed inside my head, combining judgment and confusion. Me. The planner. The girl who had gotten through the tough courses…
Guests (a Nido Nomads intro)
I have always felt so moved by a human being’s ability to experience emotion. Truly experience it. When the promise of love keeps you up or wakes you up. When the art soothes wounds you didn’t know existed. When the song connects you to strangers. Anticipation builds, and, sometimes, it even outweighs the thing you’re…