Travel and adventure blog for those looking for destination ideas and vacation planning tips.
South Padre Island In The Offseason
South Padre Island in the offseason is one of the best travel values in Texas. With low hotel rates, no crowds or traffic, and the best beach in the state to yourself, what’s not to love!? Then you add perfect mild temperatures and the…
Best area to stay in Mexicali? The vibrant Zona Dorada!
If you plan on visiting Mexico’s 3rd largest border city, the best area to stay in Mexicali is their vibrant zona dorada! Great restaurants, bars, and shopping are all within walking distance of any hotel you chose in this zone. The golden zone (as…
Exploring In The Old Walled City of Cartagena
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…
MEDELLIN IS A REMARKABLE CITY AND COMEBACK STORY!
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…
GREAT TIME IN BOGOTA – DOORWAY TO THE LAND OF ENCANTO!
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…
Amazing 5 Day Mexico City Itinerary! Visit the most popular spots!
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…
Las Vegas is the ultimate weekend destination!
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…
Weekend in Louisiana: Big Easy and Lake Charles Getaway!
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…
DUBLIN AND GALWAY ROCK ADVENTURE!
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…
FLAMENCO AND SOCCER – MADRID IS FULL OF PASSION!
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…