May 68 minConstruction Planning vs. Vacation PlanningThe Plan itself is a journey. It is a sequece of decisions, and choices, followed by payments you are happy to make! Because it signifies
Apr 136 minArchitectural Vibe - from LA to HuatulcoArchitectural Vibe - From LA to Huatulco on the Emerald Princess. A working vacation
May 3, 20184 minTulum – The Best Kept SecretA continuation of our week in the Yucatan Peninsula – SKIP Tulum. See the previous post on Coba <click here> When you Travel Like an...
Mar 30, 20183 minWhy Travel? Like An Architect? – CobaWhy Travel? Like An Architect? – Coba, a lesson in itself. A fresh coconut on our way to Coba, and the most delicious Aztec Soup with...
Feb 8, 20181 minFort Napoléon des Saintes – #TLAAWindstar18Terre-de-Haut Island, in the Îles des Saintes, Guadeloupe. #Guadalupe #Fort #fortNapoleon #islesdessaintes #architecturetour #TLAA...
Feb 4, 20182 min#TLAA = UNESCO, Historic Bridgetown Barbados#TLAA = UNESCO, Historic Bridgetown Barbados #TLAA stands for “Travel Like an Architect” “Travel Like an Architect” means to seek out...
Feb 3, 20183 minPigeon Island is NOT an Island – AnymorePigeon Island is NOT an Island – Anymore Pigeon Island is a peninsula on the island of St Lucia. We were told it used to be an island...
Jan 24, 20174 minLooking for The Light – “God is in the Details”While walking about, I have run into people, buildings, animals, and even my own family. My daughters spent much of their childhood...
Oct 7, 20164 minDominican ArchitectureDuring our last visit to Puerto Plata we really enjoyed the Dominican Architecture! What do you think of when someone says the word...
Oct 1, 20167 minThis is Not Building Trades Concrete WORK, it’s Voluntourism!ATTENTION all Architects, Contractors, Tradesmen, and Builders. Professional or Weekend Warriors. This is Not Building Trades Concrete...
Sep 21, 20169 min3 Reasons why Fathom Impact Travel is NOT a Waste of Your VacationYou want me to “WORK” on my Vacation? No one dares say it – but it’s written all over their faces when we tell them about the new cruise...
Aug 14, 20153 minThe Hippest Winery in Ensenada Mexico!Our bathroom is just full of Architecture Magazines….. Rob reads them from cover to cover. He has always said that he doesn’t understand...
May 15, 20142 min“Travel Like an Architect”Certified Independent Vacation Specialists with Cruises Inc. Early in 2014 Lynn and Rob Belles, the owners of Belles Firm of...
Feb 20, 20143 minCopalita Eco-Archaeological Park : Huatulco – OaxacaHuatulco is packed with ancient Indian history. In pre-Hispanic times, the Copalita Eco-Archaeological Park was inhabited by the...
Feb 20, 20142 minLa Crucecita HuatulcoLa Crucecita, is the heart of the small city of Huatulco. It is also the Cruise Ship Port, where one gets a taxi, shops for local...
Mar 1, 20131 minThe Forts of San Juan Puerto RicoFinally – we were able to get away for a real vacation. Of course as Architects – our vacation is full of exploring Architecture and we...
Apr 15, 20113 minWe LOVE the work of Frank Lloyd Wright!A recent weekend get-away culminated with a stop at the Milwaukee Art Museum to check out the Frank Lloyd Wright “Organic Architecture...
Apr 8, 20112 minArchitects weekendIn times like these, Rob and Lynn Belles are being super cautious not to overspend!! While in need of a much deserved break from desks...
Jan 18, 20112 minUNM CampusDuring recent holiday travel, Rob needed to take a walk down memory lane. The University of New Mexico talked of new Architecture Studios...
Jan 11, 20111 minEnjoy the Architecture – If only for one nightThe Lobby at the Intercontinental Chicago O’Hare For the holidays, we traveled to visit Rob’s parents in Texas. Our flight was to be...