9 Days in Central America With Only 2 Backpacks
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9 Days in Central America With Only 2 Backpacks

9 Days in Central America with only 2 carry-on backpacks – could you do it?  I just did on my trip to Belize and Guatemala with G Adventures. As I was packing for the trip, I shared an Instagram Story of my stuff for trip including camera gear with tripod.  Yes, I got my gear … Continue reading

Baja’s Backcountry Wine Wonderland
3 Day Getaways / International Travel

Baja’s Backcountry Wine Wonderland

In the land of cervezas and tequilas, there’s a wine haven in the backcountry of Baja.   About an hour and a half south of San Diego is one of the hottest up-and-coming wine regions in the world.  My friend Kat lives in San Diego and introduced me to this wine world that had me at … Continue reading

Reminiscing an Acapulco New Year’s
International Travel

Reminiscing an Acapulco New Year’s

To ring in 2018, I’m doing a low key night on the couch by the fire.  But 365 days ago, I was in Mexico on a beach celebrating New Year’s Eve out of the United States for the first time.  So tonight I reminisce about that night that set off a year of amazing travel … Continue reading

Driving in Cambodia
International Travel

Driving in Cambodia

Frenzied, frantic, and scary are just a few ways to describe the white knuckle driving experience in Cambodia.  Yet, it seems like orchestrated chaos with everything from oxen driven makeshift trailers to 18-wheelers on the roads.  There are tuk tuks and motos (motorcycles or mopeds) everywhere. I loved zooming through Phnom Penh in a tuk … Continue reading

Oasis in a Sea of Touristy at Niagara Falls
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Oasis in a Sea of Touristy at Niagara Falls

In a plethora of touristy shops, attractions, and crowds, I wasn’t expecting to find such a gem of a place to stay in Niagara Falls.  I went to Canada for this one!  The falls should be on everyone’s travel bucket list – they are magnificent.  If you want to escape to a little oasis in … Continue reading