The El Fogon Conclusion – Great Tacos in Playa del Carmen

The El Fogon Conclusion – Great Tacos in Playa del Carmen

At times walking the streets of Playa del Carmen one can start to think they are vacationing in Italy. Yes, Italy. Surprised? Well, have you been to Playa lately? Italians top the list of foreign ownership and that translates into many Italian restaurants. Pizza appears on nearly every block with pasta specials on nearly every menu across […]

Postcard – From the Beaches of Acapulco

Postcard – From the Beaches of Acapulco

Sometimes you need to dive right in, to Acapulco….   Stay adventurous, Craig Day 4 of 20 day Mexico Bicentennial Tribute

Coming to my Senses in the Riviera Maya

Coming to my Senses in the Riviera Maya

I reached for the large brown crayon. Not sure how to put the experience into words I started to draw. As we all opened our eyes after the Sense Adventure the guide asked us to share our thoughts on a blank comment card. And although we all experienced the same stimulation, we all reacted differently. […]

I Checked Out Hotel California, Baja California

I Checked Out Hotel California, Baja California

Hotel California.  We all know the Eagle’s lyrics describing a mystical place where you can check out, but truly never leave. To me that’s Mexico. So no surprise, the hotel itself resides in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Sure I left Mexico and in a way “checked out” – but did I ever leave? Nope. Not […]

Sunset Sunday – Tulum, Mexico

Sunset Sunday – Tulum, Mexico

Tulum. A two hour drive south from the Cancun airport on highway 307 (the only road) transports travelers to a true Mexican Oasis. Originally popular because of its Mayan coastal ruins (a post classical period settlement) the destination  provides  relaxing eco-friedly retreats.  A 9km stretch of boutique and chic cabanas and hotels attract visitors from […]

Back to School in Zimbabwe

Back to School in Zimbabwe

In a country where a $50,000,000,000,000 dollar bill might get you $1 USD from a tourist (only for a souvenir, the currency is worthless) and unemployment reaching 90% in some areas, the future might seem bleak. In fact most tourists don’t seem to travel anywhere outside the Victoria Falls area along the Mighty Zambezi for […]

Sunset Sunday – The Mighty Zambezi, Zimbabwe-Zambia

Sunset Sunday – The Mighty Zambezi, Zimbabwe-Zambia

In description, few people or places receive the word Mighty with regularity. When describing rivers I only knew one before my trip to Africa, the mighty Mississippi. But as an alliteration fan myself with my writing it seemed to make sense. But when African’s described the rivers of Africa, not once did the guides or […]

Taking a Pint South African Style – Umqombothi

Taking a Pint South African Style – Umqombothi

Umqombothi. Say that three times. In fact even say it once. Not easy. But a lot easier to drink? Well maybe not, but it’s an adventure. After my 1/2 day tour via Acacia Africa that took me to visit the District Six Museum and a local township outside of Cape Town, our last stop, not like any […]