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March 16, 2015
Who wouldn’t want to take their kids to a destination named “World’s Friendliest City” by Conde Nast Traveler and “Best Holiday Destination in Mexico” by US News.com? Welcome to Puerto Vallarta. Nestled between the emerald green of the Pacific and the looming Sierra Madre Mountains is Puerto Vallarta, seducing visitors with its colorful culture, friendly […]
February 27, 2015
Growing up in Casablanca, Bo Bendana was warned that every girl had to learn how to cook or no one will marry her. “But I don’t want to get married!” 12-year-old Bo told her mother. In spite of her resistance, Bo’s mother taught her to cook. That early introduction to savory ingredients and exotic spices […]
February 1, 2015
“No giggling allowed!” I said to Rebecca and Marie, head turned away to hide my own smirk. “We need the right attitude to pull this off.” Shuffling our feet an inch at a time, we painstakingly made our way towards the shrine looming at the end of the cobblestone street, less than a quarter of […]
December 28, 2014
There are so many unique things to explore in Panama. The Panama Canal is considered by many to be the greatest engineering feat of the last century and the perfect example of human initiative and courage. So what better time to visit the Panama Canal and explore this technological wonder than during the year of […]
November 19, 2014
“This must be one of the most beautiful views in the world,” I suggested to my brother, Steve. I stood precariously on a precipice taking in the iconic view of Table Bay and the Mother City – Cape Town, South Africa. I walked just a few steps to the other side of the abyss and […]
November 19, 2014
Angela Damman is one of those people that can do it all. And in Telchac Pueblo, she has done just that… raising a family, restoring a hacienda, and running a business in Mexico. Four years ago, she and her husband Scott sold their home in Salida, Colorado to run a business in Mexico. They gathered […]
June 8, 2014
On May 11, my brother Steve and I arrived in Cape Town, South Africa. I had several confirmed travel writing assignments and Steve was to shoot the photos and videos. We had a few fun days exploring downtown and Sea Point, and we hiked to the top of Lion’s Head where we were rewarded with […]
April 28, 2014
Felisa Rincón de Gautier, known affectionately as Doña Felisa or Doña Fela, was the first woman mayor of San Juan and one of the most prominent political figures in the history of Puerto Rico — a gorgeous Caribbean island that Americans generally do not need a passport for. Dona Fela’s Background Born in Ceiba as […]
April 23, 2014
Sailing is fun, but racing? Even better! And what better place to experience the thrill of speeding through the warm turquoise Caribbean ocean off the island of St. Maarten with the strong trade winds at your back. As part of my Carnival cruise excursion, I was not just a passenger on board one of the […]
April 21, 2014
It took me a while to book my first cruise. I was concerned that I would be “bored on board” or that I wouldn’t have enough time in port. Having now cruised on three different Carnival ships within the last six months, I needn’t have worried. Whether traveling with girlfriends, a sweetie, or solo, I […]