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    Construction Planning vs. Vacation Planning
    • May 6
    • 8 min

    Construction Planning vs. Vacation Planning

    The Plan itself is a journey. It is a sequece of decisions, and choices, followed by payments you are happy to make! Because it signifies
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    Architectural Vibe - from LA to Huatulco
    • Apr 13
    • 6 min

    Architectural Vibe - from LA to Huatulco

    Architectural Vibe - From LA to Huatulco on the Emerald Princess. A working vacation
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    Tulum – The Best Kept Secret
    • May 3, 2018
    • 4 min

    Tulum – The Best Kept Secret

    A continuation of our week in the Yucatan Peninsula – SKIP Tulum. See the previous post on Coba <click here> When you Travel Like an...
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    Why Travel? Like An Architect? – Coba
    • Mar 30, 2018
    • 3 min

    Why Travel? Like An Architect? – Coba

    Why Travel? Like An Architect? – Coba, a lesson in itself. A fresh coconut on our way to Coba, and the most delicious Aztec Soup with...
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    Fort Napoléon des Saintes – #TLAAWindstar18
    • Feb 8, 2018
    • 1 min

    Fort Napoléon des Saintes – #TLAAWindstar18

    Terre-de-Haut Island, in the Îles des Saintes, Guadeloupe. #Guadalupe #Fort #fortNapoleon #islesdessaintes #architecturetour #TLAA...
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    #TLAA = UNESCO, Historic Bridgetown Barbados
    • Feb 4, 2018
    • 2 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...
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    Pigeon Island is NOT an Island – Anymore
    • Feb 3, 2018
    • 3 min

    Pigeon Island is NOT an Island – Anymore

    Pigeon 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...
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    Looking for The Light – “God is in the Details”
    • Jan 24, 2017
    • 4 min

    Looking 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...
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    Dominican Architecture
    • Oct 7, 2016
    • 4 min

    Dominican Architecture

    During our last visit to Puerto Plata we really enjoyed the Dominican Architecture! What do you think of when someone says the word...
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    This is Not Building Trades Concrete WORK, it’s Voluntourism!
    • Oct 1, 2016
    • 7 min

    This 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...
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    3 Reasons why Fathom Impact Travel is NOT a Waste of Your Vacation
    • Sep 21, 2016
    • 9 min

    3 Reasons why Fathom Impact Travel is NOT a Waste of Your Vacation

    You 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...
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    The Hippest Winery in Ensenada Mexico!
    • Aug 14, 2015
    • 3 min

    The 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...
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    “Travel Like an Architect”
    • May 15, 2014
    • 2 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...
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    Copalita Eco-Archaeological Park : Huatulco – Oaxaca
    • Feb 20, 2014
    • 3 min

    Copalita Eco-Archaeological Park : Huatulco – Oaxaca

    Huatulco is packed with ancient Indian history. In pre-Hispanic times, the Copalita Eco-Archaeological Park was inhabited by the...
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    La Crucecita Huatulco
    • Feb 20, 2014
    • 2 min

    La Crucecita Huatulco

    La 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...
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    The Forts of San Juan Puerto Rico
    • Mar 1, 2013
    • 1 min

    The Forts of San Juan Puerto Rico

    Finally – we were able to get away for a real vacation. Of course as Architects – our vacation is full of exploring Architecture and we...
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    We LOVE the work of Frank Lloyd Wright!
    • Apr 15, 2011
    • 3 min

    We 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...
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    Architects weekend
    • Apr 8, 2011
    • 2 min

    Architects weekend

    In times like these, Rob and Lynn Belles are being super cautious not to overspend!! While in need of a much deserved break from desks...
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    UNM Campus
    • Jan 18, 2011
    • 2 min

    UNM Campus

    During recent holiday travel, Rob needed to take a walk down memory lane. The University of New Mexico talked of new Architecture Studios...
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    Enjoy the Architecture – If only for one night
    • Jan 11, 2011
    • 1 min

    Enjoy the Architecture – If only for one night

    The Lobby at the Intercontinental Chicago O’Hare For the holidays, we traveled to visit Rob’s parents in Texas. Our flight was to be...
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