Find travel guides, planning tips, advice, and resources for where you want to go for all the destinations I’ve visited! Everything is sorted by country and/or state for easy searching. Great for dreaming, planning, and making your trip a reality!
It sounds crazy to leave one island for another, but that’s exactly what I did. There are two small islands off the east coast of Puerto Rico, each with major claims to fame: Vieques, the largest island other than Puerto Rico itself, is home to the brightest bioluminescent bay in the world. Another great side trip, […]
Vieques vs Culebra: Differences Between Puerto Rico’s Islands Read More »
While most visitors spend just 2-3 days in this compact city, I’ve visited a few times, adding up to more than four weeks in the city. That’s given me lots of chances to try Antigua activities — most of which I’ve enjoyed! Since I was fortunate enough to explore the city thoroughly, here’s what I
An Essential Resource of Things to Do in Antigua Guatemala Read More »
I wasn’t planning to travel to Guatemala this year but everything fell into place so quickly that it felt meant to be. I only booked 13 days in advance, so I didn’t have a ton of time to research covid precautions before I arrived. Turns out, I needn’t have worried: travel felt exceptionally safe and
What to Expect Traveling to Guatemala During Covid Read More »
Guatemala isn’t known as being a beach destination, despite having a coastline on both the Atlantic and Pacific. There are no picture-perfect beaches, no award-winning resorts, and only the smallest assortment of things to do on the water. But these communities are a big contrast to what you’ll find on the typical tourist route and
Comparing Guatemala’s Black Sand Beaches (Monterrico & El Paredon) Read More »
Tell anyone you’re talking to the dead and they’ll think you’re crazy. Unless you’re in Lily Dale, the largest spiritualist community in the world. Only an hour away from Buffalo, I went to the Lily Dale Assembly intrigued by the bizarre. I thought that spiritualism — a religion based on communication with the spirits of
The High Road to Taos is known as the most scenic way to travel from Santa Fe to Taos, but it’s more than just a drive. The roadtrip takes you through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, winding past small villages and cultural attractions with options to explore along the way. It’s well worth the extra
The High Road to Taos is More Than a Scenic Drive Read More »
Dubrovnik had three strikes against it before I even arrived. It’s crowded, it’s expensive, it’s gentrified toward tourists. I wasn’t even sure there was anything to do there other than walk around and take pictures. In any other year, the rule would be three strikes and you’re out: a city not worth my time. But
My eyes were glued to the car window for the entirety of our Montenegro road trip. The country is spectacular, with landscapes so beautiful you wonder how it’s possible for one country to sweep all the beauty awards. It’s hugely varied, too, so you’ll never get bored: on the off-chance you grow immune to insanely
This One Week Montenegro Road Trip Will Make You Swoon Read More »
A few months back, a friend and colleague surmised that more travelers would treat themselves when booking their next trip: after a year of nearly no travel, we’d be tempted to choose as much comfort and amenities as we could afford. I didn’t buy it, at least not for my own personal circumstances. And sure
It’s no secret that I went to Montenegro for the scenery. The landscapes there are spectacular and offer immense variety — you’ll never get bored. And, a tidbit that guidebooks won’t tell you, is that practically every major route is pretty enough to be a scenic byway, even if it’s never labeled as such (sadly,
A Quick Guide to All 5 Montenegro National Parks Read More »
