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Traveling, it leaves you speechless, then it turns you into a storyteller.- Ibn Battuta

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    Returning to Zion: A Different Kind of Adventure

    May 17, 2026 / No Comments

    When I booked my second trip to Zion National Park just seven months after my first visit, I honestly wasn’t sure what it would feel like returning so quickly to a place I normally would have checked off the list. Especially…

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  • Destinations,  Solo Travel

    A Day In Bryce Canyon

    October 23, 2025 / No Comments

    ✨ Part of my Zion & Bryce adventure series:If you’ve been following along, this is the third stop on my Utah journey — a day trip to Bryce Canyon that capped off my time in red-rock country. On my second full…

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  • Destinations,  Solo Travel

    Three Days in Zion: Trails, Waterfalls, and Kolob Canyons

    October 21, 2025 / 2 Comments

    Zion National Park had been calling my name long before I ever set foot there — those red cliffs, winding canyons, and surreal landscapes had been sitting on my travel list for years. I finally carved out three full days to…

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  • Destinations,  Solo Travel

    Gateway to Zion & Bryce: How to Plan Your Adventure

    October 17, 2025 / No Comments

    Every great trip starts with a spark — an image, a story, or a landscape that calls your name until you finally answer. For me, that call came from the countless photos of Zion National Park — those towering canyon walls,…

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  • Reflections,  Travel

    Ten Things I Don’t Travel Without

    September 21, 2025 / No Comments

    Over time, and through trial and error, I’ve figured out which travel essentials I never leave home without. Every trip has taught me something — and little by little, I’ve built my own list of must-haves. These aren’t just things I…

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  • Destinations,  Food and Flavors,  Travel

    Norway by Sea: Bergen, Geiranger, and Alesund

    September 17, 2025 / No Comments

    If you’ve been following along on our journey, you’ll notice these posts are a little out of order. Our Norway travel adventure actually happened between our time in Rome and Iceland, but it deserves its own spotlight. We spent several days…

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  • Reflections

    Welcome to Tasted and Traveled

    September 6, 2025 / 2 Comments

    Hi there, and welcome! I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. I was born in Puerto Rico, but for the past 35 years I’ve made my home in Indiana. Along the way, I’ve been fortunate to travel to 29 countries…

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Born in Puerto Rico, rooted in Indiana, and always chasing flavors and stories around the globe. I’ve journeyed to 29 countries (so far!) in search of local food, culture, and connection. Empty-nester life means more time for travel, cooking, and sharing it all here on Tasted & Traveled.

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