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About venesueca

Have you always wondered if you should buy that product you saw on TV, visit a restaurant or city you’ve heard about, or hire a particular vendor to help you with a project? Maybe you want fresh ideas to inspire your daily life or to make the daily grind a bit easier. At venesueca.com, you’ll find the answers to many of those questions! I love to travel, see new places, try new things, and meet new people… along the way, I enjoy writing about my experiences so that others can benefit from my reviews. During my inaugural week, I will be focusing on local vendors that I’ve worked with extensively and who have a lot of talent, expertise, and value to offer their clients. In the following weeks I will be posting on travel, products, and more. Stay tuned!

Great Getaways on the East Coast

Posted on January 1, 2013 by venesueca

Although my go-to destination for long vacations is definitely Europe, sometimes I just have to get away for a few days to recharge the mental batteries. I realize this isn’t an uncommon need, but trying to find something fun, luxurious, … Continue reading →

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Affordable Beach Town Luxury in Castelldefels

Posted on November 14, 2012 by venesueca

We took a Mediterranean cruise in October 2011, and although we enjoyed visiting Barcelona for a few days before getting on the ship, we wanted to do something a little different when we returned. After some research and recommendations from … Continue reading →

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Barcelona Luxury Without the Sticker Shock

Posted on November 12, 2012 by venesueca

After countless hours poring through websites and agonizing about location, price, and amenities, I finally decided on the Soho Hotel in Barcelona for our trip in the fall of last year. I won’t even bother posting pictures of the room … Continue reading →

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Peaceful Mexican Vacation

Posted on November 8, 2012 by venesueca

Getting package deals on all-inclusive hotels you’ve never been to can be a dicey proposition. Desperation can be a great motivator, though, and all of a sudden a Living Social voucher for a hotel and meals in Cancun can seem … Continue reading →

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Litter Genie is Geni-us

Posted on November 6, 2012 by venesueca

You’ll have to forgive the cheesy title, but I just can’t stop gushing about how amazing this contraption is. My approach to the litter box has always resembled that of a lone Hazmat operator going into a room filled with … Continue reading →

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All Lotions are NOT Created Equal – Update!

Posted on November 3, 2012 by venesueca

When it comes to body lotions, I have the “Goldilocks” syndrome. Most are either too smelly, too greasy, or too loaded with ingredients that look like the components of jet fuel. I don’t want everyone around me to think I … Continue reading →

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From Killarney to Cork

Posted on August 13, 2012 by venesueca

The last destination on our journey through Ireland was Cork City in County Cork, which is the second largest city in Ireland. Here you’ll find a little bit of everything: lively city life, great food, lots of shopping, and plenty … Continue reading →

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First Novel Published!

Posted on April 27, 2012 by venesueca

With that disclaimer/fair warning aside, I’m thrilled to announce that my first, full-length novel is available on paperback at Amazon.com under my pen name, Mikayla Olsson. This book is the culmination of several years of writing, editing, and procrastinating my … Continue reading →

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Worthwhile Sights in Killarney

Posted on December 13, 2011 by venesueca

After a long day of touring either the Ring of Dingle or the Ring of Kerry, you may want to do some more leisurely sightseeing. We chose to visit Ross Castle, which is close by and still quite well-preserved despite … Continue reading →

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Killarney – Gateway to the Ring of Dingle

Posted on November 18, 2011 by venesueca

If you’ve chosen to see Ireland by car, as we did, one of the many worthwhile sights in the Killarney area is the Ring of Dingle. It’s not as well-known as its famous counterpart, the Ring of Kerry, but the … Continue reading →

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