Savoring San Miguel de Allende:  Where to eat, drink and play in this Mexican Colonial City
International Travel

Savoring San Miguel de Allende: Where to eat, drink and play in this Mexican Colonial City

Escape to the vibrant charm of San Miguel de Allende with this day-by-day guide featuring rooftop dining, wine tasting, and exploring one of Mexico’s most colorful cities. Continue reading →

What Should be in Your First Aid Kit for Adventure Travel
International Travel / Travel Gear

What Should be in Your First Aid Kit for Adventure Travel

When traveling internationally, especially to lesser developed countries, you should take an emergency and first aid kit. Continue reading →

How to Spend a Day in Épernay, France
3 Day Getaways / International Travel

How to Spend a Day in Épernay, France

This is how to spend an afternoon in Épernay if you only have one day in the heart of France’s champagne region. Continue reading →

Stay at Dublin’s Original Rock n’ Roll Hotel in Temple Bar
Hot Spots To Stay / International Travel

Stay at Dublin’s Original Rock n’ Roll Hotel in Temple Bar

On the fringe of the Temple Bar district is Dublin’s original Rock n’ Roll hotel. Recently renovated, The Clarence Hotel was pick for a night’s stay in Dublin, Ireland. Temple Bar is notoriously noisy. For a one-night stay I searched for a hotel that was close enough to the liveliness, but far enough out of … Continue reading →

How to Spend an Afternoon in Dublin, Ireland
International Travel

How to Spend an Afternoon in Dublin, Ireland

Thanks to a delayed flight I got to Dublin, Ireland 5 hours after I was supposed to arrive. Instead of having a full day to wander around the city, I only had an afternoon. Here’s how to spend an afternoon in Dublin spending time in the city’s iconic Temple Bar district, visiting a cathedral, and … Continue reading →

5 Places to Go in Central America for Resort Stays, Beaches, and Urban Adventure
Hot Spots To Stay / International Travel

5 Places to Go in Central America for Resort Stays, Beaches, and Urban Adventure

If you’re wanted to visit an exotic beach locale without spending a lot of travel hours from the United States and you’re looking for alternatives to Mexico, consider going a little farther south to Central America. Surprisingly there are a lot of flight options without the hefty price tag for flights to Europe or South … Continue reading →

How to Spend a 2-Night Layover in Panama City, Panama
International Travel

How to Spend a 2-Night Layover in Panama City, Panama

How to spend a 2-night layover in Panama City including exploring Casco Viejo, seeing the Panama Canal, and a boat ride on Gatun Lake. Continue reading →

Gear Necessities for Everest Base Camp Trek, What I Didn’t Need, and What I Wish I Had Taken
Go Gear / International Travel / Outdoor Gear

Gear Necessities for Everest Base Camp Trek, What I Didn’t Need, and What I Wish I Had Taken

When packing for Everest Base Camp Trek, or any multi-day trek, space and weight are paramount. Ideally you want to keep your duffle to 30 pounds or less. I had a gear list provided to my by my trekking outfitter Dr. Jon’s Adventures. It was a great guide for this first-timer trekker, but here’s what … Continue reading →