Mexico is a great destination to visit from the East Coast. Plenty of non-stop flights from the NYC metro area to destinations all across Mexico. Want an ultimate beach vacation? Check. Want to practice your Spanish and immerse yourself in local culture? Check. Want to seek a sense of adventure and thrill? Check. Want to…
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The Best 48 Hours in San Diego
Last minute travel changes end up for the best. Don’t they? Recently in October, I had a work trip scheduled to San Diego. Originally, it was a 3-day business trip, fly out on Tuesday and return back home on Friday. Then I got thinking. I hadn’t visited San Diego before and if I was spending…
A very Frozen “run”Disney comeback
Disney. The name brings to mind images of Mickey and Minnie. Cinderella. Snow White. Goofy. Little Mermaid. Mulan. Classic Disney memories. I have some vague memories of my childhood Disney trips with my family. We took the traditional path and flew down to Orlando a few times. Then there’s that one time that we went…
Musings: Bhutan is unique and special but not for everyone
One of my main takeaways from my recent trip to Bhutan and India (Kolkata, Sikkim) is this: Bhutan is a unique and special destination but not for everyone. Independent travel and backpacking is unheard of as tourists require a guide and a driver. There’s also a daily tariff which is high but also all-inclusive and…
Ocean Playground: Kayaking in Southern Maine
I enjoy kayaking but I wouldn’t consider myself anything close to an expert. Hiking is more my forte. Anyway, there IS a difference between kayaking on calm, still water and kayaking in the rough waters with crazy tides and currents. I learned that lesson the hard way. I am always up for a challenge even…
Cambodia. Beyond Angkor.
In November 2016, your wannabe vagabond spent a few days in Cambodia. So why Cambodia? Why Siem Reap specifically? Answer: Travel goals, bucket list, 52 page passport, Angkor Wat, the whole nine yards. Typical tourist reasons. I’m a total geek for architecture, temples and all things history. Did Angkor Wat meet my expectations? Heck yes! It was…