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March 4, 2024
Nowhere in Mexico will you find more beautiful architecture and romantic vibe than in the heart of the colonial city of San Miguel de Allendo’s historic district known as El Centro. Most of the town’s iconic structures are within the city’s cobblestoned center, including the epic Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, a neo-Gothic church whose […]
February 29, 2024
Mexico-bound travelers looking for charming, off-the-beaten-track destinations, and road trip itineraries will find lots to love in the Pueblos Magicos (“Magical Towns”). The Pueblos Magicos program was put in place to encourage tourists to visit smaller towns and less-discovered destinations, and they are some of the most charming and picturesque destinations in the vast country. […]
February 26, 2024
Mexico was one of my first international trips, made during my early 20s. I loved it so much that I have been going back every few years since. It’s a country filled with intriguing ruins, rich culture, colonial architecture, both adrenaline and soft adventures, and amazing food. Here are my accumulated favorites of the famous […]
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 […]
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 […]
October 20, 2023
I have long been eager to explore the Canadian Maritime Provinces and Quebec City. What better way to explore these gorgeous places in Canada along with the iconic New England cities of Boston and Bar Harbor than on the Holland America Cruise Canada and New England? We spent eight days on the magnificent Zuiderdam as […]
October 18, 2023
I was born and raised in Rhode Island and then spent 20+ years as an adult living in New Hampshire. So I know Boston pretty well, and in my opinion, it’s one of the best and most interesting walking cities and one of the most bike-friendly cities in the US (driving is a whole different […]
October 11, 2023
I tell you the truth, Quebec City is the prettiest city in North America. There are so many beautiful places in Quebec City that we were not able to see all of them, having only one day to spend there. Which means I want to go back, tout de suite! One of Canada’s most visited […]
October 4, 2023
Picturesque Prince Edward, aka “the Gentle Island” and “PEI,” is the smallest province in Canada and one of eastern Canada’s maritime provinces, off New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The large island is known for its painted storybook houses, stunning red-sand beaches, rolling sand dunes, 19th-century lighthouses, seafood like lobster, oysters, and mussels, and of course, […]
September 21, 2023
The Nova Scotia province of Canada is known for its 4,600 miles of rugged coastline, picturesque fishing villages and small coastal towns, rich history, and stunning natural beauty. These charming Nova Scotia towns offer visitors a glimpse into the province’s unique maritime culture along with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. 5 Mahone Bay For […]