PM: Mariangel Sanchez, the Rumor is that you have a Healthy Addiction, Please Tell! MS: I like to call traveling my healthy addiction, the more I travel the more I want to do it. My passion for traveling keeps me constantly thinking about countries to visit, things to research, and ways to get there on a budget. PM: When Did This Addiction Start? MS: For the past 16 years, I have traveled the world in different comfort levels from all-inclusive resorts, cruises, hotels, and Air B&Bs, visiting over twenty countries in four different continents. I have learned ways to save money, utilize d ..read more

Located in the mountains of Southwestern Pennsylvania, in Mill Run, PA, Fallingwater is about 70 miles southeast of Pittsburgh and about 175 miles from Reading, PA. This three-hour trip would make the perfect weekend getaway this summer! Designed in 1935 by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Fallingwater was a weekend home for the Edgar J. Kaufmann family, owners of Pittsburgh’s largest department store. Wright was renowned for his architectural style that emphasized harmony with nature. Fallingwater is a testament to his philosophy of organic architecture. The house’s integration with its natura ..read more

The Different Meanings of Travel Traveling is one of the best things for the soul especially when you can truly disconnect and experience your destination. However, traveling does not mean the same for everyone. Groups Groups can be fun, but I believe some planning should be done prior. Everyone has different habits, tastes, and wishes. If it is not spoken beforehand, it can cause confusion and frustration. Some people love sitting and catching rays at a resort all week long. They enjoy the all-inclusive and just want to eat and drink, yet some love to go shopping, exploring, or thrill-seeki ..read more

My family had a fun chinchorreo* experience with La Voladora Boricua tour bus in Puerto Rico. It was something unique, and full of lots of culture. We passed by rivers, fields, farms, beaches, and beautiful villages while listening to typical songs and music about our island. We also supported small and local businesses throughout the day. La Voladora is the definition of Ecotourism. Highlighting ecology, tourist places, gastronomy, culture, history, and exchange of cultures for those who visit us from other countries, connecting with nature, plants, animals, and exploring our five senses. C ..read more

Visiting your parent’s home country for a vacation can be a deeply rewarding experience, especially if at one point you also lived there or were raised there then it can be very nostalgic. It’s a time to reconnect with family, revisit cherished places, and immerse yourself in the culture you grew up in. To make the most of your trip, here are some must-dos: Visit Family and Friends: Spend quality time with loved ones, catching up on their lives and sharing your own experiences since you last met. Explore Your Roots: Revisit your hometown and explore places that hold sentimental value, such a ..read more

Do you ever look at a flight ticket’s price and ask yourself, “Who would buy this!? This is too expensive. How much money will I have once the plane lands?” Lucky for you, there are quite a few resources online to find flights at a significant discount. One of these resources is Barrio Alegría’s Time Bank. Time Bank is an online platform that allows community members to exchange services without exchanging money. Through the website, members can have their shoes polished, and receive French lessons, computer programming lessons, flight discounts, and so much more ..read more

Things to do in Berks! Taco Fest Presented by the City of Reading 500 & 600 Blocks of Penn Street Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024 Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Children’s Day Daniel Boone Homestead thedanielboonehomestead.org Date: Saturday, May 5, 2024 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of hands-on activities and demonstrations for children and their families. Children will have the opportunity to learn more about Daniel Boone’s childhood in the Oley Valley and participate in various eighteenth-century, hands-on activities such as textile processing, candle dipping, quill ..read more

Phuket, Thailand was the dreamiest trip I have ever dreamt that turned into reality. For my 30th birthday, I wanted to travel somewhere with clear blue water, exotic, and far while my husband and I still do not have little ones running around yet. He chose Africa for him, and I picked Thailand! I have seen pictures of people interacting with the wildlife and visiting the beautiful beaches and I wanted to experience it for myself. Thailand is classified as a third-world country, but it is very much a developing country. Especially touristy areas such as Phuket! Mostly everyone there spok ..read more

The Benefits of a Mortgage and Home Equity When deciding whether to rent or buy property, keep home equity in mind. Although renting can be convenient, those payments aren’t doing much to support your financial future. Mortgage payments, however, add value and opportunity, especially through equity. Each time you make your mortgage payment, perhaps think about it as paying yourself! Consider the following financial benefits of having that mortgage payment: Mortgages are considered good credit and likely to support your FICO® score As you pay down principal on your mortgage, you’re investing ..read more

Some people think that traveling is for the rich. Well, I am not rich “yet” and I love to travel. I am the weirdo who likes the excitement that builds up to every part of the journey. I enjoy finding a good deal online, I, unlike many others like packing, enjoy the early morning run to the airport, even the airport experience of course except for the security part as that can be stressful sometimes but other than that I even love the crappy travel food that we usually grab off a highway gas station or fast food place. As you can see, I like the excitement and the nerves that go hand and hand ..read more