Each year I like to celebrate my birthday by going to different states & countries. The destination doesn't really matter, my life goals is to go.... go.... go. Life is too short not to experience what this vast world has to offer. This year destination was something I always wanted to do, since the last time I visited ATL it was super brief, and I didn't really get to enjoy much there. This time around I allocated a total of 3 days to see what ATL had to offer, and I end up having the greatest time there.

We arrived Thursday night, and by Friday Morning we were off and running. Our first visit was the Georgia Aquarium, and later that day we visited the Coco-Cola Museum since both attractions are in the same area. Saturday we visited Stone Mountain, which could have easily taken up all my time. After a long day at Stone Mountain, we decided to hit the 'underground mall" which wasn't much to begin with, and I could have easily dropped that visit if I knew -_-. Sunday we checked out Martin Luther King Jr hometown before we finally headed to the airport to catch our afternoon flight.

Since I want to limited the amount of pictures for this post, I will just share some of my favorite pictures from there.

Georgia Aquarium

The Georgia aquarium is home to many animals, species, and attractions. It is considered one of the largest aquariums in the western hemisphere and I had a great time exploring it, but I have to admit that I have seen bigger aquarium (sorry Atlantians).
World of Coca-Cola

The World of Coca-Cola is a museum that showcasing the history of The Coca-Cola Company. There are a bunch of rooms that have some attraction ranging from history to even pop culture. That last bit of the tour is where you get to taste several sodas from around the world.

My daughter ends up enjoying this attraction the most. Even now she is still going off about this museum and the difference tastes of soda that is offered there. One of the pictures seen here is her tasting a soda that wasn't to her liking...lol


 



Stone Mountain

I believe that Stone Mountain is not really a mountain, but a hill? If it is a hill, why call it Stone Mountain? By the way, don't quote me on this, because my daughter stated that the tour guide mentions this. I have to be honest and state that I was too busy chattering with one of my friends and didn't hear a darn thing, so if someone can verify the above statement, I would greatly appreciate it.

The carving on the stone depicts three confederate soldiers (Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee, and Jefferson Davis) during the Civil War with their favorite horses. The craving is larger than a football field and is even bigger than Mount Rushmore. So when I say this park is a sight to behold, trust me, it's a sight to behold.

I also later found out that this mountain was once owned by the Venable Brothers, which use to house the second Ku Klux Klan around 1915. It was later purchased by the State of Georgia in 1958. To me, this finding totally made sense, especially regarding the huge carving that grace this park and Atlanta rich history in regards to the civil right movements etc.

This park is huge and I could not even put a dent on all the attraction and hiking trails that were there. So if you ever visit, plan one whole day for that area at least.

Martin Luther King Jr Birth Place 

You know I had to visit MLK hometown in Atlanta, Georgia. Even though I didn't have enough time to tour the inside of his home, I was still inspired by his words that was spoken loudly though out the street that was memorialize for him.

While you are there you will also get to read and learn about the Civil Rights movement, and the Freedom Riders, etc. All of this is completely free, so if you ever down there, try to include that area as a must do. First picture is of me and my daughter standing in front of his house.

This concludes my little adventure!  Right now I'm looking forward to my next upcoming trip, which is to Jamaica. Until next time ladies and gentlemen.

Finally, the long await post about my Grand Turk & my Princess Caribbean cruise experience is here!!!! Sorry for the delay guys, I should have never gone to work on December 29, 2014 because by the time I went home, my body started to ache really bad and I was knocked out for a couple of days. I’m happy to say I'm fine now, and I'm looking forward to enjoying what this year has to offer.

Grand Turk was truly a beautiful island, with crystal clear blue water and white sands. It did rain there from time to time, but the showers went by rather quickly, and didn't damper our fun at all. When you first arrived at the port, you can easily lounge all day at the beach, which is right in front of you as you exit the ship from the port. I choose to explore this island a bit, and play with the Stingray and Fishes.

I decided to do Athens on the last leg of my Greek Island Hopping trip and I'm glad I made that decision. I have to say that the city of Athens really surprised me when I first arrived that evening. I NEVER expect it to look so much like New York, with just a whole lot more graffiti & decaying structures thrown in. Most blog and travel site mainly focus on the Acropolis (Parthenon) and Ancient Agora end, and I think that is sad. On my final post on Greece, I decided to share my complete thoughts on the city as a whole.

Acropolis of Athens, Parthenon, Ancient Agora of Athens
This Acropolis is a must see during the day and at night. It is located on the top of the mountains overlooking the city of Athens and it is truly a site to behold. As you stand looking up at the Acropolis, you can only imagine what it must have look like back then.

The Acropolis contains the Parthenon, which is equally as impressive in person. Once you reach the ancient citadel, you get a wonderful view of the Ancient Agora of Athens and the Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus. At night, all of the ancient ruins get lit up casting the city of Athens with such an amazing warmth and glow that you can't help but admire this great city.

Folegandros was where I slept the most, and since there wasn't much to do on that island, I also got some much needed recoup time that I desperately needed.

Church of Panagia (Virgin Mary)
Greece is a very spiritual country! All the islands I have visited, church and religion played a huge part. As you travel throughout Greece, you will see church scattered around, even on islands that don't have any inhabitants.

One of the main attractions of Folegandros is the church of Panagia, which is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and is located on the very top of mountain and is an ever towering present to the city of Chora. Once you have entered the city square, it will just take you a couple minute to reach the path that is made of stone, which has a really cool zig-zag pattern. It takes about 15 minutes of climbing (even though it looks imitated at first) to reach the top and you are then greeted by the most gorgeous view at the church square. From the top of this hill, you really can see the entire island.  The church is open to the public for touring between 18 to 21 military times, so don't try to attempt to go earlier than that.




The Beach & Snorking
The beaches were truly amazing here. Not only was the water crystal clear, but also had a range of colors from turquois to aqua, and the sand was an even bigger bonus because they were nice and soft.

I did not mention much of the temperatures of the ocean waters in my previous posts, but the ocean water temperature in Greece are SUPER cold. Once you got in the water, your body does adjust, but unfortunately for my friend, the water was just too cold to enjoy.

I want to note that I really want to do snorkeling in the near future, and I found that Folegandros would have been a great spot for a little snorkeling action. I don't want to do snorkeling alone, and my friend doesn't know how to swim, so I decided not to do it there. I just happen to notice while standing on one of their priers that the water was so clear and pretty, that you couldn't help but notice huge family of fishes in arrange of colors. That tells me alone that this island would have been great for snorkeling.





Chora Town
This town is very quiet and laid back. You will be done exploring this town in about 35 minutes. I also believe the main tourist are families and the older crowd because of it quaintness. They also happen to really like cats, so if you a cat lover, you will really love this island. Just keep in mind that they seem to operate between early mornings and late in the evenings.











I stayed in Folegandros for 2 days, and that was more than enough time to stay in that island. If you ever decided to do a  Greece Island Hopping tour, and you enjoy peace, relaxation, and snorkeling, then I can recommend Folegandros. If you want a little more excitement and night light, then Folegandros is NOT your island.

My next and final stop was at Athens and I look forward to sharing my experience there....so stay tune.

Naxos turns out to be my favorite island out of all of the Cyclades Islands I visited. The vibe there was great and because of the warmth of its people, I will never forgot Naxos. I do have to note that we did get stalked by an older gentlemen in a red pickup truck because of our amazing look (-_^), but that didn't deter me from liking this island and placing it as my top island of my Greek Island Hopping Tour.

Naxos City
The people that makes up Naxos is what I believe make Naxos one of the popular island on the Cyclades. I spent most of my time chatting with the locals, and just having a grand old time. I also had the best food here as well. I took a lot of picture of what I ate over there, and I really want to share my experience about the food in Greece, so if you guys are not bored by my travel post, I'm really would like to share my experience with the food I had in Greece. Let me know by commenting below.

Santorini was the third island I visited, right after Naxos. If you guys ever plan on visiting Greece, I highly recommend splitting the island hopping between destination that are not to touristy such as Mykonos, Santorini, or Athens. I have already shared my experience with Mykonos here.

My experience at Santorini wasn't as pleasant as Mykonos or Naxos, and that was largely due to the fact that the people there seem to be tired of the tourist. I was a little irritated by the fourth day of dealing with rude ass people. You guys would be very proud of me, because I REALLY held my tongue for the most part (I only snap back once :D). There is only so much yelling and pointing I can take...ugh. Other than the rudeness and the high level of tourist, Santorini was indeed a wonderful place to visit.

Santorini (Part of the Thira Regional Unit)
The amazing thing about all the towns and villages in Santorini are that they are built on the VERY top of the mountains. Since these villages and town are on the very top of the mountains, the sun tend to be very harsh during the day, and at night tend to be cold due to the winds.

My Greece trip will be released in a series of posts that will combined my love of traveling and my new adventure into fashion. Greece is one of my "many" dream destinations, and planning this took a while and a lot of guts. I was fortunate to have one of my friends join me on this trip, because I was planning on doing this trip solo.

My first stop on my Greece Island Hopping Adventure was Mykonos. I decided to go to Mykonos first and that turned out to be the best decision! By the time I arrived at Athens, I was burn out. So if you are curious about my experience in Athens please come back, because I have a lot of stuff to share about that place that is not commonly shared on the travel blogs etc. In the end, my experience in Mykonos turn out to be really good, and I came to later appreciated it even more because of its people, and how helpful they were compared to Santorini and Athens.

I had an amazing time in Las Vegas even though it was super COLD. As the saying goes, what happens in Vegas...STAYS IN VEGAS ^_^. Below are the tame pictures from my trip lol. I'm just kidding guys, I honestly didn't do anything wild or super crazy on my trip lol.

Attraction in Las Vegas
As soon as I landed in the Las Vegas airport, I was instantly aware of where I was at. The bright advertising sign alone had me pumped and ready to party the night away. There were also slot machines and roulette tables everywhere, even at the baggies claim area!  If you into gambling, you are very much covered here in Las Vegas.

Puerto Rico turned out to be a nice break and the prefect retreat on the budget that I was looking for. I also decided from now on to add on a little bit of history or more in-depth explanation of each picture I take.

Old San Juan

So I bet you wondering why I pick Quebec City vs. Montreal or even Toronto. Well I'm into historic site, and I just love seeing old building that is historic in nature. Since me and my daughter have never seen snow, I thought of killing two birds with one stone by visiting Quebec City.

Quebec City is considering one of the oldest cities in North America and a lot of the old building remains in Old Quebec today. The main language here is French, but we were able to get around since most of the resident spoke English. The temperature there got to the low -16 degree, and trusts me with those temperatures; everything hurts, especially if you are NOT properly dressed. The only thing I would change if I go to a cold climate like that is to invest in face warmers.

Below are my favorite pictures from my trip.