Tag Archives: good times

An unconventional book on Mexican Food

Text and Photos by Nora Vasconcelos Mexican food is well known around the world for its tasty food. And, although its many times spicy – hot flavor, sometimes hard for delicate stomachs, dishes such as ‘Mole’ (chicken with chocolate sauce), … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo: From Above

Photo by Nora Vasconcelos Wandering around I had the unique opportunity to take this photo of a huge bell right from above it. Twitter @travelingbook

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How far would you let your dreams go?

Text by Nora Vasconcelos Image: Patrimonio Illustrationsof.com I always say that it’s a very lucky day when you see a movie that really manages to move your heart, specially when you’ve hear nothing about it and you only got it … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo: Culture

Photo by Nora Vasconcelos Jazz Music is an amazing thing in New Orleans, where everybody who wants it, can enjoy and express all those strong feelings that only this form or art born in the US, is able to create. … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo: Up

Photo by Nora Vasconcelos There’s an unbelievable thrill in climbing up historical buildings and standing there, feeling the wind blowing around, listening to the dim sounds of the city and enjoying the amazing views from a different perspective. Twitter @travelingbook

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The irresistible joy of cookie books

Text by Nora Vasconcelos It’s funny how I can’t never get tired of cookie books. Whenever I’m wandering around a bookstore I can’t resist the temptation of buying a new book with all sort of recipes to prepare cookies. Most … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo: Neighborhood

Photo by Nora Vasconcelos One of the things I enjoy the most is to wander around the city streets. Twitter @travelingbook

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The Future of Books

Text by Nora Vasconcelos As ebooks beocome more popular, I keep of having mix feeling about them. On the one hand, I feel amazed by how wonderful these ebooks are, as you can simply file them in your ebook reader … Continue reading

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When book characters become alive

Text and images by Nora Vasconcelos It’s funny how many books I’ve read after I’ve seen a movie I’ve totally loved based on those works, but how few movies I’ve seen after reading a book. The reason for that is … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo: Forward

Photo by Nora Vasconcelos Twitter @travelingbook

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