The Surprising Saguaro National Park Sunset

The Surprising Saguaro National Park Sunset

I contacted Kevin, when I noticed he was planning to photograph a sunset (and sunrise)  in every National Park.  He agreed to share his moment and image of a sunset from the Saguaro National Park. He talks of his project and moment from Arizona here:  Beginning a large personal photo project requires a bit of […]

Puerto Vallarta Episode 1, The Bitácora Chronicles Begin

Puerto Vallarta Episode 1, The Bitácora Chronicles Begin

Today, I am returning to sunny Vallarta. My last time in Puerto Vallarta I worked with Visit Mexico and filmed my adventures as part of the Bitácora project. Simply translated, Bitácora means journal. I already shared episode 1 from my Riviera Nayarit Bitácora and now all the epsidoes are complete and I will be sharing […]

The Big Sur Sunset, Inspiration to the Beat Generation and Beyond

The Big Sur Sunset, Inspiration to the Beat Generation and Beyond

We are friends through writing about Mexico and now Jeanine is on a new adventure. She has decided to share those details and also how the beauty of Big Sur and its sunset provide inspiration. No doubt she is staying adventurous, are you? Her words:  Is staying adventurous a state of mind?  Probably. I grew […]

Relaxing at the Beach in Crete, the Knossos Beach Bungalows

Relaxing at the Beach in Crete, the Knossos Beach Bungalows

I’d never consider a trip to Greece solely a beach holiday, but I certainly would plan time on the beach. And when you visit the island of Crete you can certainly find your beach. For me, I spent my beach time mostly at the Knossos Beach Bungalows and Suites. Walking distance to a sleepy beach […]

Sunset Sunday, The Pacific Palau Sunset

Sunset Sunday, The Pacific Palau Sunset

I met Lisa during a blogger project and she mentioned Palau. I asked her about the sunset from the island nation located in the western Pacific and she decided to share. Thanks Lisa. I loved my trip to Palau and hope to go back again. I swam with “stingless”jellyfish in Indonesia and that was when […]

Sunset Sunday, A Warming Winter Sunset from the Pocono Mountains

Sunset Sunday, A Warming Winter Sunset from the Pocono Mountains

For January, I can complain about the chilly near zero temperatures or the seemingly constant snow shoveling, but I chose to spend most of the month in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. I chose to experience winter and actually, I enjoyed it. I watched deer search for food through the snow outside the window, experienced […]

The Dreams (Resort) Beaches of the Riviera Maya

The Dreams (Resort) Beaches of the Riviera Maya

On my recent visit through the Riviera Maya, good fortune enabled me to stay at two separate Dreams Resorts. Yes, I was certainly “living the dream”. On both properties I enjoyed spending time poolside, but when heading to the Mexico’s Riviera Maya, a trip to the beach is a must. Dreams Tulum Beach Just a […]

Where to Stay in Downtown Mérida, Yucatán? Casa Azul Hotel

Where to Stay in Downtown Mérida, Yucatán? Casa Azul Hotel

Yucatán’s capital city, Mérida,  leaves an impression on its visitors. The grand paseos, tasty local cuisine and a place enriched by its hacienda history continues to grow in popularity for visitors seeking to travel inside Mexico and explore beyond its beaches. And when searching for a place to stay in the heart of Mérida,  a city nicknamed […]