the Five – Photos of Mazatlan

the Five – Photos of Mazatlan

by on September 26, 2012 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Photo

Photographs can tell a story. I pieced together these five photographs to highlight a recent trip south of the border to Mazatlan, Mexico. Golden Zone – Playa Camarones Known as a beach destination, Mazatlan also has surf. One morning I woke up early to head down to Playa Camarones to catch a few waves. Located […]

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Sunset Sunday – Chasing the Sunset in Glasgow, Scotland

Sunset Sunday – Chasing the Sunset in Glasgow, Scotland

by on September 23, 2012 in Sunset Sunday

Scotland is known for dramatic views and also rapid changing weather. One minute the sun can shine with a clear crisp blue sky, the next it could be raining yet again. So capturing a sunset in Glasgow would depend on the weather and it would prove to be a challenge. But I needed to “equalize.” […]

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Does Hawaii Have it All?

Does Hawaii Have it All?

by on September 22, 2012 in Destination, Featured, Guest Post

Lush rainforests, live volcanoes, black-sand beaches, bustling cities and remote pasturelands—Hawaii has it all. Do you want to go ziplining through tropical valleys, or snorkel in coral reefs, or learn to surf in the land where surfing was invented? Do you want to see the only palace in the U.S., or play golf on some […]

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Heading to London After the Olympics is Still a Good Idea

Heading to London After the Olympics is Still a Good Idea

by on September 19, 2012 in Destination, Featured, Guest Post

Olympic fever may have come and gone this year, but London’s appeal as a must-see tourist destination will never fade. The capital city offers access to some of the world’s best historical sights, and plenty of new attractions that are sure to hold any traveler’s attention. Here are my recommendations for what you should see […]

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Sunset Sunday – the Apollo Temple on the Island of Naxos

Sunset Sunday – the Apollo Temple on the Island of Naxos

by on September 16, 2012 in Guest Post, Sunset Sunday

I met John of Travel Rinse Repeat after I watched a sunset at TBEX. We talked about everything from the the business of blogging to majestic sunsets. And after his trip through Greece he mentioned just how many amazing sunset he watched, so we talked about sharing one here in the series. He agreed. So […]

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9 New Things I Learned About Veracruz, Mexico

9 New Things I Learned About Veracruz, Mexico

by on September 10, 2012 in Destination, Mexico Travel

Veracruz. I traveled to the city with the name once before for a weekend when I called Mexico City home, but I knew little about the state along the gulf coast until this past week. And after returning from yet another amazing destination I just wanted to post nine things I learned about Veracruz. 1) […]

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Sunset Sunday – The Mighty Brahmaputra River in Assam, India

Sunset Sunday – The Mighty Brahmaputra River in Assam, India

by on September 9, 2012 in Guest Post, Sunset Sunday

I met Swarupa on twitter, she uses the twitter handle @theepicmexico. But I discovered she was from India. Curious, I started to chat and discovered she lived and worked in Guadalajara for about six months at a Mexican multinational and also, fell in love with the country. It’s not hard. We talked about her book project, how […]

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Four Unique Stops on a Journey through Essential Spain

Four Unique Stops on a Journey through Essential Spain

by on September 7, 2012 in Destination

Andalusia (Andalucía) is Spain. It is essential Spain. I love Madrid and Barcelona too. And the town of San Sebastian would make a list of my favorite places in the world, but still Andalusia is Spain. It holds its essence, its history, its culture and its cuisine. Yes, it is essential España. Where is Andalusia? […]

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