Mexico’s Xochimilco Canals: A Guide to Riding on a Trajinera Gondola
Near Mexico City, the Xochimilco canals are a place where theres a fiesta waiting to happen onboard the colorful trajineras (gondola).
Hyatt Zilara: Cancun’s Top All-Inclusive Adult Only Resort
The Hyatt Zilara Cancun is an all-inclusive, adults-only paradise in the cities famous hotel zone in the Southeastern part of Mexico in the state of Quintana Roo.
10 Things to Do at the Panama Jack All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun
If you are traveling as a family with kids, with a group of friends, as a couple or even solo like me, the All-Inclusive Panama Jack Resort in Cancun ticks all the boxes for the best Mexican getaway.
Guatemala’s Pacaya Volcano Hike: What to Expect
Just like skiing and mountaineering is a part of the culture of the Swiss Alps, volcano hiking is huge chunk of the culture in Guatemala. The country has 37 officially named volcanoes, three of which that are still active. And you can hike up one.
Shopping at Chichi Market in Guatemala’s Chichicastenango
Traveling to Guatemala had been an unexpected experience; a blend of traditional and modern. We had dined at uber trendy restaurants, strolled though the UNESCO city of Antigua, climbed the active Pacaya volcano and went sailfishing in the Pacific. Now we would be shopping at the famous Chichi Market in the city of Chichicastenango (say that fast 3 times).
Go Sailfishing in Guatemala
Traveling to Guatemala was turning out to be quite the adventure. First, there was a painfully steep hike up the active Pacaya volcano where we roasted marshmallows on the fiery lava rock and now we were about to spend a sunny afternoon Sailfishing on a boat in the Pacific Ocean.
Give a Gift to a Cancer Child in Mexico City
I walked into the back room of the coffee shop with butterflies in my stomach and a knot in my throat. How I would make it through this afternoon without completely breaking down was beyond me. Four of the sweetest children sat at one side of the table, and their mothers lined the other.
Learn to Surf. Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica.
The first time I was traveling in Costa Rica I rented a surf board on the beach of Tamarindo determined to learn to surf, with absolutely no prior experience. There [...]
Zip Line into a Cenote in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico
Even for me, it is rare that a one-day adventure will include rappelling, cliff jumping, kayaking, snorkeling and zip lining. Very rare. But, all the aforementioned happened on the [...]
Release Baby Turtles into the Ocean. Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica.
After an adventurous day horseback riding, hiking and rappelling down a 100 foot waterfall in the Costa Rican jungle, I was looking forward to nothing more than lounging around Blue Osa Yoga Retreat's Pool with a fruity cocktail. That thought lasted a mere ten minutes, until someone mentioned baby turtles.