Mom Says Let’s Stop and Watch the Florida Keys Sunset

Mom Says Let’s Stop and Watch the Florida Keys Sunset

by on May 10, 2015 in Sunset Sunday

A few weeks ago, an upper Florida Keys sunset reminded me that yes, sometimes Mom (still) knows best. Thanks Mom. We were driving back from brunch at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in the late afternoon when my mom mentioned, “why don’t we stop to watch the sunset.” Yes. Perfect. The sun was just about […]

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Episode 03: A Taste of Puebla

Episode 03: A Taste of Puebla

by on May 5, 2015 in Mexico Travel, Podcast Show Notes

For Cinco de Mayo, I decided to release the podcast about the place where the holiday originates, Puebla. This episode we explore the colonial city and truly get a taste of its colonial charm, sample its culture through cuisine and locate the best place to stay in Puebla. The adventure includes highlights from my two […]

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Where to Stay in Puebla, La Purificadora

Where to Stay in Puebla, La Purificadora

by on May 4, 2015 in Mexico Travel, Where to Stay?

Puebla was always on my list as a place to visit in Mexico, but the charming colonial city always seemed to elude me until recently. And already since my first visit, I’ve returned. On  my stays, I spent nights in multiple hotels across the center city and the outskirts, but on my next visit, I’ll […]

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Sunset Sunday Video Recap 2015 (Jan – April)

Sunset Sunday Video Recap 2015 (Jan – April)

by on May 3, 2015 in Films, Sunset Sunday

Once again it’s recap time and a chance to revisit and reflect on  the sunsets from last few months of the Sunset Sunday Series.  The 13 sunsets from January to April of this year travel across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. The  many new destination expand the the Sunset Sunday Map  and its thanks […]

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A Pacific Coast Mexican Road Trip through Riviera Nayarit

by on April 29, 2015 in Destination, Mexico Travel

The more I discover through travel in Mexico, the more comfortable I am recommending the road trip and exploring Mexico on your own. One perfect place to rent a car in Mexico and drive the coast is through Riviera Nayarit.  Like exploring the Mayan Ruins of the Yucatan, directions are simple and one main coastal […]

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A California Starburst Sunset from Valley Center, CA

A California Starburst Sunset from Valley Center, CA

by on April 26, 2015 in Sunset Sunday

Visiting family has its moments, very special and memorable moments. You also find yourself visiting places you might not never get a chance (or choose) to visit. Have you ever heard of Valley Center, California? After landing in San Diego, heading towards the mountains and not the beach almost seemed wrong. What was out there?  […]

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Podcast Episode 02: Traveling the State of Yucatan, Mexico

Podcast Episode 02: Traveling the State of Yucatan, Mexico

by on April 20, 2015 in Mexico Travel, Podcast Show Notes

The Yucatan is more than Cancun and the Riviera Maya. In fact these Mexican tourist destinations are not even located in the state of  Yucatan itself (but on the Yucatan Peninsula). Actually, the state of Yucatan, one of the 31 states of Mexico holds much different treasures and it was definitely a place I wanted […]

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A Look At All 31 United Mexican States

A Look At All 31 United Mexican States

by on April 16, 2015 in Destination, Films, Mexico Travel

You can look on a map and to explore the United Mexican States (the official name for Mexico) or you can actually visit them. I’ve visited many of Mexico’s states and expect to explore more in the years to come. To date I’ve only stepped foot in roughly half of them, but that didn’t stop […]

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