Authentic Panama Hats, Hand-Fitted & Customized
On my way back from beautiful Vieques, I had a brief stop-over in San Juan, and set out to find Olé Hats, one of the few authentic stores left in souvenir drowned Old Town.

Hug the Ancient Ceiba Tree A drive around the island isn’t complete with a stop at Vieques’ ancient momma tree. Surrounded by a volunteer created nature park, the majestic Ceiba…

El Blok Hotel – An Architectural & Culinary Treat Designed by Fuster + Architects, an award winning firm located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, El Blok takes its visual cues…

Experience Vieques via Horseback Seeing Vieques from the back of a local Paso horse was hands-down, the most outstanding adventure I had on the island. We went on a sun-set…

Buen Provecho Café & Market It can be a little bit of a challenge to buy good food on Vieques. Buen Provecho sells a limited selection of fresh fruits and…

Take a Stroll – El Malecon, Esperanza El Malecon is the promenade and beating heart of South Vieques’ community of Esperanza. It starts at El Blok, the fun and beautifully…

Gallery Oro – Local Arts, Events & Studio Returning from an excursion to Playa Negra, we stumbled upon Oro, a gallery and store, that showcases mostly Puerto Rican artists and…

Explore the Sugar Mill Ruins The ruins of this 19th century sugar mill, now overtaken by shrubs and trees, are a photographer’s dream. Follow the inconspicuous sign on HWY 201…

Café El Punto – Authentic & Delicious If you’re looking for a local’s recommendation in Old Town San Juan, Café El Punto is it. The restaurant is often frequented by…

Take a Test Drive!
My German heart skipped a beat when I was invited to visit the Porsche Experience Center to test my driving skills behind the wheels of a brand new Boxter GTS…