FarNiente Caffee at Telefonica Gastro Park

Mar 23, 2019 | Baja California, Food, Mexico | 0 |

I’m a huge fan of pretty much everything Mexican, especially Mexican food. One of my...

Canyon Overlook Trail at Zion NP

Dec 19, 2018 | United States, Zion National Park | 0

The West Temple, Towers of the Virgins, Streaked Wall, and Beehives all make up part of this tremendous view. The East Temple rises directly above the Overlook, towering more than 2,200 ft above the canyon floor.

Cooking a Ribeye Steak in a Cast Iron Skillet

Jun 11, 2017 | Cooking, Food | 0 |

Cooking a Ribeye Steak in a Cast Iron Skillet My Mom started me cooking at a young age. And I love...

My 30th Country: What I’ve Learned About the World

Dec 12, 2016 | Asia, Personal, Reflections, Travel, Vietnam | 0 |

Little did I know when I was in college that I would develop an insatiable taste for travel, a sense of wanderlust. As 2016 comes to a close, I am getting ready to embark on a 6-week Southeast Asian backpacking trip. I am excited about all the countries I have yet to see. I approach the world with an open mind and an open heart.

Travel Insurance: To Buy or Not To Buy?

Mar 26, 2016 | Travel | 0 |

So you’re about to take a big international trip. It may be your first or your nth. You have...

9 Tips to Make the Most of Your Trip to Cuba

Mar 12, 2016 | Cuba, The Americas | 0 |

Bring snacks. You can only buy food here at government run stores who have inconsistent hours and...

Thoughts on Cuban Communism

Mar 11, 2016 | Cuba, The Americas | 0 |

Communism has elevated the status of many citizens from what was essentially indentured servitude akin to the American share-cropper days, to a basic standard of living, an education, healthcare and electricity. But the inability to increase their income has made it difficult and time consuming to purchase the few luxuries that are available.

Trinidad: A bright & colorful dose of Cuban culture

Mar 10, 2016 | Cuba, The Americas | 0 |

During our trip, Trinidad is what I consider to be our first true dose of Cuban culture. It was also the first place we went that we had a full day to explore. Everything up until this point had been a whirlwind.

The Casa Particular and the Ice Cream

Mar 9, 2016 | Cuba, The Americas | 0 |

I’m very impressed with the hospitality of casa particulares in Cuba. They provide air conditioning for their guests even though they themselves don’t use it. The rooms are cute and comfortable. They have a rooftop deck to look over the ocean and see the stars.

Cienfuegos

Mar 9, 2016 | Cuba, The Americas | 0 |

The Lonely Planet Guidebook says Cienfuegos is the Paris of Cuba. I guess the French charm was lost on me. There’s not a lot to say about Cienfuegos really. It’s very modest. My first impression was that there are no international chains. No fast food. No flashy signs. Most of the buildings look empty unless you walk up and look in.