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August 26, 2022
Located at the top of the Yucatan peninsula, Isla Holbox, or Holbox Island (pronounced hole-bosh), is the best Mexican beach destination, hands-down! Think of a dreamy paradise without the crowds and chaos of Tulum or Playa del Carman, with sugar sand translucent turquoise beaches lined with swaying coconut palms. Add to that a colorful boho […]
August 19, 2022
Andalusia is quintessentially Spanish. From rolling hills and twisting rivers to charming cobblestone towns, Andalusia is the beating heart of Spain. Each Andalusian city is unique with so much to offer. The whole area was under Moorish rule from the 8th to 15th centuries, a legacy that shows in its architecture, including such world-famous landmarks […]
August 2, 2022
The US (and many other places in the world) experiences cold winters and rainy springtime. If you live in one of the cooler climates, the thought of spreading a towel on a warm, palm-lined beach or curling up with a book under an oceanfront palapa with turquoise waves lapping at your feet is very appealing. […]
August 1, 2022
Exploring Granada is a magical experience. Located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, it’s an intoxicating fusion of Medieval and Islamic architecture dating to 700 years ago, gypsy-style Flamenco dancing, hilly cobblestone streets that are laid out exactly as they were in medieval times, and dine in restaurants that have been carved […]
July 20, 2022
Once a sleepy fishing village, Nerja is now a popular resort town full of whitewashed Spanish houses with flowering balconies and sea views, narrow cobblestone alleys, boutique shops, and authentic restaurants. And the beaches in Nerja are some of the most beautiful along the Costa del Sol. Surrounded by the Sierra de Almijara Mountain range, […]
July 8, 2022
Mérida is one of Mexico’s greatest cultural cities with a rich Mayan heritage. As the capital and center of the Yucatan, this thriving Mayan city also serves as the best hub to explore the nearby colorful colonial-era cities, beautiful tropical beaches, cenotes, and ancient Mayan ruins, all within a two-hour drive in any direction. Twice […]
July 6, 2022
There’s something about Scandinavia that’s just so mystifying; from the people, the engineering, and the jaw-dropping landscapes. It’s no wonder that a Scandinavian trip is at the top of many travelers’ bucket lists. Consisting of four countries in Northern Europe; Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden, each of these countries has something special and unique to […]
June 30, 2022
Stretching 200 miles across four barrier islands that separate mainland North Carolina from the Atlantic Ocean, the Outer Banks (also known as OBX) offers a diversity of landscapes, from pristine protected beaches to marshes to stunning gardens to seriously large sand dunes. In addition to one of the oldest and most mysterious histories in the […]
June 1, 2022
South Korea, most known for sharing a heavily militarized border with its testy neighbor North Korea, is a land of diverse beauty and culture. From a cosmopolitan capital to a flowering green countryside, to ancient Buddhist shrines and a 5000-year history, to a tropical island paradise, festivals, bizarre sculpture parks, unique cuisine, and 13 incredible […]
May 25, 2022
When I first visited Valladolid Yucatan in 2013, I found a charming, Spanish/Mexican colonial town with rows of colorful houses, close to Mayan ruins, and amazing cenotes. It was such a pretty secret gem! Not far from the Yucatan capital of Merida, Valladolid is a delightful Spanish colonial town consisting of narrow cobblestone streets lined […]
