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It’s never a good sign when a friend tells you your destination is a dump. My flight to Hurghada was already booked and plans locked in…so dump or not, I was going to Hurghada. It’s not like I ever dreamt of going there. No, I chose Hurghada purely for logistical purposes: it was one of […]
I Thought I’d Hate Hurghada. Turns Out, I Rather Liked It. Read More »
This post was originally written in 2014; updates from 2016 & 2021 are at the end. There’s a phrase in Spanish, caer mal, which is a way of saying you don’t like someone; for example, Me cae mal tu amiga means “I don’t like your friend.” The phrase has a few other uses, typically for describing how food sits with you or impressions
Everyone says winter is the worst time to visit China — unless you’re heading to the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, that is. Before my visit, I found plenty of inspirational articles and photographs but I couldn’t pinpoint a recent Harbin ice festival guide to walk me through the logistics. I had zero desire
Comprehensive Harbin Ice Festival Guide & Winter Harbin Itinerary Read More »
As an avid hiker, I was surprised by the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek in Nepal. I envisioned dirt trails with scenic mountain vistas in all directions. I expected pathways surrounded by goats and sheep but not many people. I thought I’d sleep on thin mats on teahouse floors and pantomime conversations with locals who didn’t speak English. I
After close to a week of early morning game drives on bumpy, dusty roads, many travelers seek recourse from ‘safari fatigue’ by tacking on a few nights at the beach. The usual suspect for a safari add-on destination tends to be Zanzibar island in the Indian Ocean, but that’s not the only island getaway in
Mafia Island and Pemba Island: Two Zanzibar Diving Alternatives Read More »
There’s so much more to Mexico than all-inclusive resorts. Start planning your next trip now with this Mexico travel guide. Additional Mexico Travel Planning Resources Avoid Being Pickpocketed with this Easy Solution: My sister was pickpocketed in Mexico City but you can keep your wallet secure and avoid the situation…or find out what to do if
I’m writing this the old-fashioned way: pen and paper, a beer in my left hand, feet in the water. There’s an energy here at Mexico’s Pozas Azules that inspires me to write and thankfully I have a kraft paper notebook with me. Who wouldn’t be inspired, surrounded by deep azure pools and shimmering waterfalls? This
Taxco’s Pozas Azules, My Little Slice of Paradise Read More »
Punta Cana is one of the most affordable Caribbean destinations all year, but some resorts offer extreme deals during hurricane season. With prices at $100 per night in the low season at Dominican Republic all-inclusive hotels, it’s hard to pass up the offers even if rain is on the forecast. Photo by Marta Logan via
Taxco, Guerrero is such a picture-perfect town that you’d never expect it to be dangerous. But sure enough, there it was on the U.S. State Department website: “Do not travel due to crime”. Immediately, I second-guessed my plans and wondered, is Taxco safe? Just a few years ago, Taxco was a popular side trip from
Taxco Guerrero Has a Level 4 Safety Warning. I Went Anyway. Read More »
I didn’t love Mexico City the first time I went there. It was totally fine — I didn’t dislike it and I’m glad I went — but it didn’t feel special. It didn’t live up to the very high commendations that the rest of the world gave it. I didn’t understand: it’s a world-class city
7 Tips to Turn Mexico City from “Meh” to Amazing Read More »
