Wandering through Merida’s Colonial Centro: A Photo Essay
Come along with us as we take a photo journey through Merida’s Santiago neighborhood in the old Centro area of the city…
5 Motivators to Save for the Next Epic Trip
So, you’ve decided that you want to take an epic trip. Whether it’s a year long sabbatical, a week-long splurge at the beach, or climbing Mt Kilimanjaro, you’re going to need the cash. And saving isn’t easy. Here’s some serious motivation to get you saving.
Six Quick Steps to Nailing the Cheapest Flight
If you have time to spare, there are some excellent, and extremely detailed, flight hacking books and articles out there. The problem is, you probably don’t have hours to scour every possible points option and compare dozens of searches over a few days.
With that in mind, we wrote this step-by-step guide to help you land the cheapest airfare – fast.
9 Reasons to Postpone Your Holiday Vacation
Are you one of the crazy holiday travelers who braves the lines, ignores the inflated prices, disregards the hordes of people, and makes it a policy to spread good cheer no matter where you happen to be? Well, go home and leave us in peace! Your infectious good spirit and desire to forego the traditional Holiday back home in favor of travel over the Christmas break is ruining my vacation!
All kidding aside, if you haven’t already booked your trip for next year yet, here are nine good reasons why you might want to rethink how great travel over Christmas break can be..
In Mexico The Past is Never Dead: The Yellow City of Izamal
Izamal’s colonial center, painted a sunny ochre-yellow, is impressive. In this small town in Mexico, the Franciscan convent San Antonio de Padua claims the largest atrium in the Americas (only the Vatacan is said to be larger). San Antonio de Padua was visited by the Pope in 1993, and countless numbers have walked under its archways overlooking the city plaza since it was built in 1553.
But underneath all of that history is something even older…
Why I Love Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
A few years ago, we had the good fortune of spending a few months hanging out on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. We were surprised at how much we loved the area. With so much to do and being surrounded by some of our favorite foods, we instantly felt at home here. For that trip we decided to make Playa Del Carmen our base of operations and it turned out to be perfect for our needs.
Between the miles and miles of gorgeous white sand beaches, the many local attractions, the cheap transportation and easy access to shopping centers, Playa del Carmen had everything we….
Hands on Review of a Canon D20 Waterproof Camera
Annoyed and frustrated by overly technical camera reviews? We tested a Canon Powershot D20 waterproof camera for ease of use and both photo and video quality.
Check out our hands on review…
The DIY Guide to Snorkeling with Endangered Sea Turtles in Akumal Mexico
The Mayan Riviera has a reputation for being expensive and touristy. There’s some truth to this, but it’s possible to check out some of the best sites in the area for not much more than the cost of decent latte. The little beach town of Akumal wins big points for delivering one of the coolest attractions in the area for almost nothing: snorkeling with endangered green sea turtles.
