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Sunset Sunday – A Stop for a Holiday In(n) Mazatlan

Sunset Sunday – A Stop for a Holiday In(n) Mazatlan

by on February 3, 2013 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday

Next week I’ll be starting another holiday Mazatlan. It will be a special holiday too. I am heading to Mazatlan for Carnival. I’ve heard the celebration is the third largest in the Americas (Rio, New Orleans are 1,2), now I’ll finally know first hand. Therefore as part of my preparation I reviewed my images from […]

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Sunset Sunday – The View from the Copper Canyon at Sunset

Sunset Sunday – The View from the Copper Canyon at Sunset

by on November 11, 2012 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday

Simply stated, the views of Copper Canyon (and all the canyons) amaze. Standing at the edge and looking out over the vast landscapes in complete wonder is another part of the magic of Mexico.  And as a fan of the sunset, I knew I needed to capture the view. Thankfully, I did. We exited Chihuahua […]

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10 Travel Tips on How to Travel Local

10 Travel Tips on How to Travel Local

by on October 11, 2012 in Events

How often do you say, “I want to do what the locals do,” or “I want to eat where the locals eat,” when traveling? Pretty often I bet. And I am guessing one of your favorite travel experiences involves a local or authentic experience too.  Am I right? Well, did you stumble on the experience […]

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Driving The Roads of Scotland – An Adventure in Itself

Driving The Roads of Scotland – An Adventure in Itself

by on October 3, 2012 in Adventure Mindset, Destination

I don’t often drive; I don’t even own a car. But on certain trips renting a car is the right call even if it is driving on the left side of the road. Scotland was one of those trips. I decided to drive and hire a car in Glasgow since my time was short in the […]

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A Few of My Favorite Tastes of Amsterdam

A Few of My Favorite Tastes of Amsterdam

by on August 22, 2012 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Destination

A tour of any city must never be rushed. To truly appreciate the urban landscape, one must meander its streets (or canals) and spend time getting a bite to eat. Yes, one must taste a city’s offerings. And Amsterdam offers many delightful tastes to enjoy. Here are three of my favorites. the Amsterdam Breakfast Sandwich […]

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A Visit to the Original York in England

A Visit to the Original York in England

by on August 1, 2012 in Destination

Most of my early visits to England might as well be called visits to London. Not until my friend took a job in North Yorkshire did I decide to make a real journey outside the London area. Then I discovered he lived near York; the original York. Curiosity captured me and I planned a visit. […]

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Tips on the Four Ways to Tour Amsterdam

Tips on the Four Ways to Tour Amsterdam

by on July 25, 2012 in Destination

When I think of European destinations, I can easily say Amsterdam has become one of my favorite cities. I’ve visited the city multiple times,  each time with different companions and each time I left saying, “I love Amsterdam.” Whether its finding a cafe filled with memories such as Hill Street Blues Cafe or making new […]

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The Timeshare Option – Should You Buy a Timeshare?

The Timeshare Option – Should You Buy a Timeshare?

by on June 13, 2012 in Featured, Mexico Travel, Where to Stay?

The more I travel to Mexico, the more I notice the timeshare or vacation ownership option continues to be popular. So on one trip I decided to ask myself,  “Should I buy a timeshare?” I understand the basic concept. One purchases “time,” a set number of days (one week or two) at a resort (or […]

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