One of our favorite family vacations is to travel and stay at a house or condo in the area where we want to explore in Mexico. We recently took a family trip to the Sea of Cortez to the little town in Mexico called Puerto Penasco to celebrate my son’s college graduation. Not only did …
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The road into “ghost town Jerome, Arizona” twists and turns like a rattlesnake as you make your way up to the houses clinging precariously close to the edge of Cleopatra Hill. Four pink plastic flamingos greet you as you enter the town. Founded in the 19th century, the Ghost town Jerome has most of its …
It was very late into the wee hours of a rainy morning when my plane landed at the Jiangbei Airport near Chongqing, China. After gathering my luggage, I handed the non-English speaking taxi driver the address to Tongjing Hot Springs Resort. He shrugged his shoulders as if to say he had no idea where to …
It is hard to explain, but basically, Xcaret Mexico is an eco-friendly park in the Yucatan area of Quintana Roo, Mexico. This is one of my favorite excursions that Riviera Maya has to offer. My family and I had more fun there than we ever dreamed, as we really had no idea what it was, …
The most typical and traditional version of a Haiku poem consists of just three lines, with 17 syllables in total. The first line is 5 syllables. The second line is 7 syllables. The third line is 5 syllables. A Haiku poem is one of the first poems we learned to write as children in elementary …
Vacationing in the splendid Riviera Maya in Mexico can be a dream come true for many people. Tourists and natives of Riviera Maya can soak up the sun, go swimming, scuba diving, and be snorkeling along the stunning blue waters of the area. Xel hà vs. Xcaret A Review of Mexican Adventure Parks There are …
All over the islands of Greece, there are crisp white and seafoam blue churches, many only accessible by boat or private entrance. People say that there are over 300 churches on the more well-known islands of Santorini and Mykonos, depending on your sources. They seem to be everywhere I looked. I even heard there is …
It was a photo of some old buildings reflected in a canal labeled “China Water town” that caught my eye on Pinterest. I did a bit of sleuthing on the web and found out there are eight ancient water towns about 1-2 hours from Shanghai. When a trip to Thailand was materializing for me, I …
Are you looking for the best things to do in Bandung? Just a few hours’ drive from the capital city of Jakarta in Indonesia is the highland city of Bandung. And it is certainly a great escape for those who want to leave the hustle and bustle of Jakarta behind. Known for its hot springs, …
Spring and Summer vacations are right around the corner and the perfect time to get away to a sunny holiday. I think a vacation should include adventure, a lot of relaxation, some exploration, and a few fun and scheduled activities. Places like Savannah, New Orleans, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, and the Caribbean are a few of …
London is filled with some super fun things to see and do, but if it’s your first visit to London then there are a few things you need to tick off your list. And one of them is to take a spin on the London Eye! So if you want to see London from a …
Louisiana is known for many things: music, culture, but most importantly, its cuisine! Louisiana food is often on the spicier side and known all around the world as “Cajun Cuisine”. The history of the recipes and foods of Louisiana is an interesting one. There are influences from France, Spain, Africa, and India. However, there are …