The Big Easy: Where to Eat, Explore, and Enjoy in New Orleans

New Orleans is one of my favorite American cities. Every time that I visit I find there is something new to fall in love with. From the people, to the history, the music and culture, and the food...

First Time in Cabo? Here are Some Things You Should Know

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico is a beautiful seaside destination at the southern tip of the California Peninsula. This arid and mountainous escape can be reached from most east coast destinations in 5...

Valley of the Sun: A Self-Guided Road Trip Around Phoenix, Arizona

Expedia asked me to share part of my trip when my daughter and I traveled across the U.S. to climb several western state highpoints, including Humphreys Peak, Arizona’s highest mountain. During...

Best Excursions in Playa del Carmen

Akumal is 35kms from Playa del Carmen and is accessible by collectivo or car. The Akumal beach is the most popular destination in Akumal, that can be reached in 10 minutes from Akumal, by...

Visiting Sequoia National Park in Winter

Any trip to a National Park is an adventure but when snow is on the ground, a little extra effort is needed to make it a real success. Here are some tips and tricks to having the memorable...

My Caribbean cruise

The Caribbean cruise was my first and only (so far) cruise. The cruise is a very special vacation, it is not for everyone, but above all, it is not suitable for all destinations. For example, I would...