Cartagena skyline from Cafe del Mar

Exploring in the old walled city of Cartagena is like a walk through 500 years of history. This great jewel on the Colombian coast has seen and weathered it all. Spanish conquistadors, pirates of the Caribbean, the dark ages of the slave trade, and countless invasions all have made their mark on the resilient city. …

Medellin Botero square

Medellin is a remarkable city and comeback story! It’s infamous history is well known to the world but over the last 2 decades it has made incredible strides to remake itself into one that all of Colombia can be proud of. We had been reading for a while about the radical makeover and decided to …

Bogota city view from top of Monserrate

We had a great time in Bogota (the gateway to Colombia) as we kick started our journey to the marvelous South American country. Surrounded by the stunning Andes mountains, Amazon rainforest, and a beautiful sprawling coastline, there is no shortage of adventures to be had in the land of Encanto. We went on an epic …

Bellas Artes Palace in Mexico City

This amazing 5 day Mexico City itinerary will have you visit the most popular spots so you can experience Mexico’s rich and beautiful culture, learn about it’s fascinating (yet complicated) history, and indulge on the legendary tacos and Mezcal that this Ancient capital is world renown for. When I first put this itinerary together it …

Las Vegas Strip during the day

Las Vegas is the ultimate weekend destination. Whether it’s your first or tenth visit, the feelings generated prior to your trip will be the same. There is an excitement and anticipation as your travel day gets closer that is different from other vacations. You just know that you’re going to get into some sh** and …

French Quarter in New Orleans

A weekend in Louisiana visiting New Orleans and Lake Charles is the ideal getaway for those looking for a great scene, amazing food, and a vice or two to indulge. We went on a quick road trip adventure that took us from Houston to the Crescent City and Lake Charles. Along the way we made …

Temple Bar in Dublin, Ireland

Our Dublin and Galway rock adventure started in the rowdy Irish capital and took us cross country to the vibrant city of Galway on the west coast. Castles, scenic coastal cliffs, and a rock concert by one of the biggest bands in the world would make this vacation a magical one for us. It was …

Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

Madrileños are a passionate people and this is on full display in Madrid’s flamenco and soccer culture. One cannot visit this vibrant Spanish metropolis without experiencing the intense and dramatic dance that is flamenco or hear the chanting and roar of the Real Madrid fans. Our final days in Madrid took us to the world …

Visiting Wonderful Avila and Segovia

Visiting wonderful Avila and Segovia is one of Madrid’s must do day trips. Both are UNESCO World Heritage sites that will capture your imagination and inspire you to learn more about Spain’s unique and illustrious history. We got to see and experience them both on an all day tour. I will share my thoughts and …