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February 22, 2024
I’ve been traveling the world for most of my adult life. People tell me I’m living the dream. But am I? Take a look at these “10 reasons why traveling is a waste of time” and you decide. 1. It’s obsolete. In the “good old days,” you had to travel to see amazing sights. Now, […]
February 20, 2024
“Mexico City? Why would you want to go there? It’s dirty and dangerous.” I hear that every time I tell some unknowing person where I’m going. I’ve traveled solo and with a companion to Mexico City and have never found either of those issues to be true. You need at least 3 days in Mexico […]
February 10, 2024
Few things excite me more in my travels than the opportunity to explore ancient ruins. From crumbling temples to meticulously planned cities, ingenious engineering, and mysterious monuments, these structures have (somewhat) withstood the test of time. There’s something utterly enchanting about walking in the footsteps where sophisticated and mysterious cultures that once flourished before decaying […]
February 1, 2024
The Turkish Riviera, sometimes called the Turquoise Coast, is on the edge of the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas. and has long been a favorite beach destination for locals and travelers alike. Mark Antony is said to have picked Turkish Riviera Holidays as the most beautiful wedding gift for his beloved Queen Cleopatra of Egypt. In […]
January 30, 2024
Pronounced “say-NO-tay,” a cenote is a natural sinkhole created when the ceiling of limestone bedrock collapses, partially exposing a cave opening into an underground river or waterhole. There are at least 6,000 cenotes or sinkholes scattered throughout the Yucatan Peninsula, thought to have been formed by the meteor that killed the dinosaurs. These freshwater underworlds […]
January 26, 2024
Straddling two continents, Turkey is a land steeped in history, fascinating fallen empires, cultural delights, and mesmerizing landscapes from sun-drenched beaches to towering mountains. The fusion of Eastern and Western cultures makes the best cities of Turkey worthy of your bucket list! There’s also so much delicious famous Turkish food to try! We spent a […]
January 23, 2024
You don’t need a passport to find a gorgeous beach. The United States is a huge country with lots of natural diversity – and that includes beaches. I’ve been searching for the best US beaches for most of my adult life; some of the romantic getaways in the USA also deserve consideration as the best […]
January 22, 2024
“Way up there?” I asked Silver Ballón, our guide, who was pointing to the seemingly vertical 13,000 ft. summit. “Don’t worry. You don’t have to go all the way up. There are amazing views all along the way.” he replied. I immediately thought it was a trick. And it was, but the very best kind. […]
January 19, 2024
Our Earth is an amazing canvas, almost beyond description. And Instagram has tantalized, enchanted, and inspired many to seek out unique destinations. From mysterious sinkholes to mammoth trees, bizarre stone formations, and mesmerizing beaches, jaw-dropping and surreal landscapes cover the globe. Here are our picks for our 13 favorite surreal landscapes. 14 Baird Glacier Like […]
January 17, 2024
Inevitably, at the beginning of every year, as people start thinking about their vacations, I am asked, “What are the cheapest countries to travel to?” This list does not take into consideration the cost of flights, which is expected to stay high in 2024. Some countries cost more to get to and are only cost-effective […]
