The Travel Chica | Photography And Travel Tales
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Blog by Stephanie Ockerman. I started my solo travel sabbatical through Latin America, and this site is where I share my experiences with friends, family, and you. I will be writing about independent travel and my attempt to live simpler, consume less, and experience more. I hope to introduce you to new places and experiences, inspire you to go out and explore the world.
The Travel Chica | Photography And Travel Tales
7M ago
My travel companion insisted (yes, it was not just a request or a strong desire) on stopping in Segovia to see the aqueduct on the way from Madrid to Ribera del Duero (aka wine country). It’s got to be pretty good to delay wine drinking. I’ll let you these photos speak for themselves, and you ..read more
The Travel Chica | Photography And Travel Tales
7M ago
Okay, I’ll admit I’m not sure it is the “best” view because I didn’t have time to check them all out. But I was quite happy with my decision to take a long walk when I first arrived in the city to check out the view from Parque del Cerro del Tío Pío. In the ..read more
The Travel Chica | Photography And Travel Tales
7M ago
If I had one extra day in Madrid, I would have spent it exploring Parque del Buen Retiro. Retiro Park is massive (350 acres) and filled with elements eliciting the grandeur of is royal history. I imagine for those who live and/ or work in this busy city, it is quite the “pleasant retreat.” Photography: Madrid’s Retiro Park ..read more
The Travel Chica | Photography And Travel Tales
7M ago
During my week in Barcelona, I was amazed by the variety and grandeur of the architecture. The beauty of Barcelona goes beyond the building facades. There is a lot to notice in the details of the architecture and personal touches. (Yes, the pickpockets are one reason.) The more enjoyable reason is to appreciate the details and ..read more
The Travel Chica | Photography And Travel Tales
5y ago
My travel companion insisted (yes, it was not just a request or a strong desire) on stopping in Segovia to see the aqueduct on the way from Madrid to Ribera del Duero (aka wine country). It’s got to be pretty good to delay wine drinking. I’ll let you these photos speak for themselves, and you ..read more
The Travel Chica | Photography And Travel Tales
5y ago
Okay, I’ll admit I’m not sure it is the “best” view because I didn’t have time to check them all out. But I was quite happy with my decision to take a long walk when I first arrived in the city to check out the view from Parque del Cerro del Tío Pío. In the ..read more
The Travel Chica | Photography And Travel Tales
5y ago
If I had one extra day in Madrid, I would have spent it exploring Parque del Buen Retiro. Retiro Park is massive (350 acres) and filled with elements eliciting the grandeur of is royal history. I imagine for those who live and/ or work in this busy city, it is quite the “pleasant retreat.” Photography: Madrid’s Retiro Park ..read more
The Travel Chica | Photography And Travel Tales
5y ago
I had the opportunity to teach a Professional Scrum Master course in Madrid, so I took the opportunity to arrive a day early, walk 20,000 steps, and enjoy the grand architecture of this city. Photography: A Sunday in Madrid ..read more
The Travel Chica | Photography And Travel Tales
5y ago
During my week in Barcelona, I was amazed by the variety and grandeur of the architecture. The beauty of Barcelona goes beyond the building facades. There is a lot to notice in the details of the architecture and personal touches. (Yes, the pickpockets are one reason.) The more enjoyable reason is to appreciate the details and ..read more
The Travel Chica | Photography And Travel Tales
5y ago
During my week in Barcelona, I walked and walked and walked. I varied my routes in order to experience different streets because I quickly saw that the architecture is one of the most spectacular things about Barcelona. The styles are varied and somehow all make sense in this dynamic and beautiful city. People may come here for Gaudí (and yes, Gaudí is incredible ..read more