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Nut Allergies? Try This When You Travel!

I can’t take credit for this brilliant nut allergy picture. A friend of mine named Omar did this for his nut allergy when he is in a country where he doesn’t speak the language (you should check out his pictures, he takes some beautiful shots from all around the world). If you have allergies and are traveling,… [Continue Reading]

$200 PayPal Cash Giveaway!

What a better way to start back to blogging than to give you all an opportunity to win $200! And it’s so easy! Thank you all for being patient while I get my head back in the blogging game and here is my way of showing my appreciation. This is only open to my US… [Continue Reading]

Robbed At Gunpoint In Rio – Part 1

So it has been a month since I was robbed at gunpoint in Rio and I’m pissed. I haven’t been the same since and I’m really not happy about it. I have been sad, depressed, grateful, angry, loved, and any other emotion you can think of. But today I am angry. Here is why: I’m angry… [Continue Reading]

This Is Not Good News

I was robbed at gunpoint this morning here in Rio. I’m now flying home early because I am totally freaked out. There won’t be a post today or probably for the rest of the week so I wanted you to know since I usually post Monday through Friday. I am not hurt (thank goodness!) but… [Continue Reading]

California Science Center 16th Annual Discovery Ball

This past weekend I went to the 16th Annual Discovery Ball at the California Science Center. I could say I was invited because I’m such an awesome blogger and they wanted me there. But the truth is that I got to go because of my father’s affiliation with the Science Center. But hey, I’ll take… [Continue Reading]

Breakfast In Downtown Los Angeles – Nickel Diner

February 12, 2014 By Roni 13 Comments

Breakfast is my favorite meal and when I stumble upon a great place to eat I love sharing it with you. As you know I normally have food pics when I talk about a restaurant but I don't have any for this post today. Why not? Because my pictures didn't … [Read More...]

5 Things To Pack In Your Carry-On Bag

April 25, 2014 By Roni Leave a Comment

What happens if your checked bags do not make it to your destination? besides fighting the urge to punch someone in the face, what do you do? As a ramp agent for a major airline, I know for a fact that many bags will not be on the carrousel when … [Read More...]

How To Pack A Carry-On Bag For Two Weeks

April 28, 2014 By Roni 1 Comment

This is the basis for what I packed in my carry-on when I spent two weeks in Ghana this past February. I took one carry-on bag and one big purse. That was it. There is absolutely no reason to pack a huge suitcase for a trip. I haven't checked a bag … [Read More...]

Monet’s House and Garden in Giverny

May 14, 2014 By Roni 4 Comments

Have you been to Paris? A day trip that may be worth your while is seeing Monet's house and garden in Giverny. It will definitely take you all day (to get there, see house and garden, get back) but I don't think you will be disappointed. It's about … [Read More...]