When I was accepted to attend BlogHouse Memphis, I was delighted that the organizers accepted my application. However, I have to admit that I was less excited about the Bluff City. Not that I would turn down a trip anywhere but I thought of Memphis as a Nashville knock-off. But…
While you may have an image in your mind of Tijuana, there are things you likely have all wrong about this city. Let’s face it the picture painted by the media and Hollywood of Tijuana can be grim. In many ways, this is simply inaccurate. Tijuana is no longer a…
I first visited Rosarito, a delightful beach community about an hour south of San Diego in 2016. This is how I described it then: “This town has all the makings of a great little Spring Break town, likely because it was exactly that prior to the economic collapse of 2008. However,…
Seemingly overnight, Valle de Guadalupe, Baja’s Wine Country has exploded on the scene with some amazing places to eat, sleep and sample the local wine. Commonly known as “Valle,” the region is located just two hours south of San Diego in Baja California, Mexico. Valle is easily accessible from both…
Your first exposure to Ensenada, Mexico’s 3rd largest seaport may be as a port-of-call on a cruise. But this seaside town with a sweet little downtown area offers much more to see and do than cruisers can possibly accomplish in a day. Therefore, you may want to return and spend…
Rocky Point (AKA Puerto Penasco, Mexico), a lovely beach town just a few hours south to Scottsdale and Tucson AZ, offers beautiful sand beaches and a budding art community. However, it is not the kind of art community where galleries and museums are all concentrated in one area. Interested Gen…
If you love street art you are going to lose your mind over Valparaiso Chile. This gritty city visited by cruise lines on their South America cruises is worth a closer look. Take a tour during a shore excursion or grab your map and do a self-guided tour of Cielo Abierto if you have more time.
The ultimate guide to living like a rockstar in Scottsdale Arizona. Where to stay, club and brunch in Scottsdale. All you need to know.
With so much to do in Puerto Penasco, Rocky Point, you will need a list. Here is a list of the top 10 things to do while visiting Puerto Penasco, Rocky Point, Mexico.
No more checked luggage fees. Pack for your next trip like a pro. I used to chronically overpacker. Learn my system for packing for a week or more using just a carry-on bag.
Tucson has so many great things to do. Here are some of the best things to do in and around Tucson whether visiting for a day or a week.
A generational family vacation has its challenges. But in the end it is worth the effort. Mixing personalities and family dynamics can be difficult.
Hacienda Del Sol is much more than your average hotel stay. With a spa, horseback riding, hiking and more at this luxury resort ranch you wont want to go anywhere else.
Argentina, a relatively young country, gaining its independence as recently as 1816, has an interesting history of civil war, dictators, coups and occupations. Much of the country’s history revolves around Buenos Aires. This is not surprising as it is both the Capitol of Argentina and a port city.
It seems, these days, everyone knows at least one person with a chronic illness. This could be diabetes, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis or any number of other incurable diseases or disorders. Some people with such illnesses choose not to travel or cannot because of their condition. But many do…
Despite all the beauty nature offers in the Arizona desert, Hacienda Del Sol Luxury Guest Ranch Resort has managed to enhance the natural aesthetic the setting offers with gardens and art. They have flawlessly incorporated the art, architecture, and gardens into the natural landscape. **Disclaimer: This was a hosted trip, however, all…
You may know Tecate for its beer, but did you know, this little border town has arts, culture, gastronomy, wine and natural beauty? Well, it has all that and more. Initially, Tecate has the feel of a tired small city. However, after spending a bit more time there I came…
Whether you are visiting Ensenada Mexico as a port-o-call during a cruise or you are doing a weekend escape you will find plenty to do. In many ways, Ensenada is like other coastal Mexican towns that welcome cruisers and vacationers. Like Cancun and Cozumel, to name a few, there are…
With little effort, wine-lovers can enjoy an amazing weekend escape to Baja Mexico’s wine region of Valle de Guadalupe, or as it is commonly known “Valle.” Valle rivals the Napa Valley in wine quality and dining options. This two-day itinerary will allow you to make the most of your weekend…
In only three days you can hit the highlights of San Diego, Tijuana and Rosarito in Baja. Here is one possible itinerary to make the most of a long week escape.
Autumn arrived this past weekend in Cecil County MD (although not officially) with a chill in the air almost as if on cue for the start of Milburn Orchards’ Fall Festival Weekends. Every Saturday and Sunday through the end of October, Milburn Orchards will host a different themed event. This…
At the southern-most tip of New Jersey sits Cape May, the Nation’s Oldest Seashore Resort, which bears the distinction of being a National Historic Landmark. Shaded streets lined with Victorian homes and functioning gaslights, are the hallmark of this seaside retreat. Twenty-five years ago, Cape May was a sleepy little…
I can’t think of a better way to experience the sun, surf and the sonic boom of an F-22 Raptor airplane than the Atlantic City Airshow: Thunder over the Boardwalk. If this sounds like a near perfect day to you, as it does to me, read on. I lived…
There are certain things that you can expect at any agricultural-based county or state fair: the smell of carney food, livestock, 4-H exhibits and the thrill of the Midway. This month (July) you have your pick between the Cecil County (Maryland) Fair and the Delaware State Fair. I had the…
