Things to Do in Puebla

20 Things to Do in Puebla

We spent a thoroughly enjoyable few days in Puebla last year. Only a couple of hours by bus from Mexico City, UNESCO World Heritage Site of Puebla is a vibrant and engaging city. Many people visit...

How to go from Mexico City to Oaxaca

Visiting Oaxaca after CDMX (Ciudad de Mexico = Mexico City) is an excellent idea, especially if you're headed towards the Yucatán Peninsula. The distance from Mexico City to Oaxaca is about...

Messi’s Dream to Gaudí’s Soul — A Culer’s Pilgrimage Through Barcelona

I distinctly remember the moment the SNCF (TGV inOUI) train rolled out of Paris, slicing through the countryside toward Barcelona. For many, it would have been just another cross-border journey. For...

Where to Go in Utrecht with Kids

Utrecht is the fourth largest city in the Netherlands and offers lots of things to do and see when visiting with kids. We lived in Utrecht for a few years and, along with our children (two boys...

Hiking Rinjani via Sembalun: A Wild Ride of Sweat and Tears

Let me say this upfront: Mount Rinjani is not just a mountain it's an emotional rollercoaster. This hike isn't just about walking up and down. It's a full on movie experience: drama (legs dying...

A Guide to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of Uganda's finest national parks and is home to the endangered Mountain Gorillas in Uganda. Bwindi National Park is a diverse tropical rain forest park...