So you’re planning a trip to Texas, the second-largest state in the United States. That sounds like a lovely idea, and I’m thrilled for the opportunity to help with your itinerary preparation! The Lone Star State is massive, and planning…
Centrally located between lakes Thun and Brienz, Interlaken is one of Switzerland’s most popular tourist destinations. It’s home to tall mountains, lovely lakes, and endless hiking trails that allow you to explore some of Central Switzerland’s best landscapes. These are…
Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky, set on the border of Kentucky and Indiana. It’s world-famous for the Kentucky Derby, the annual horse race with a tradition of almost 150 years. But horse racing is only one of dozens…
If you want to experience central Switzerland, there’s no better place than Lucerne. Lucerne is a charming city with abundant medieval and Baroque-style architecture and a serene location near Lake Lucerne. It is walkable and has a beautiful old town…
As a local who has raised a family in coastal San Diego for the past 25 years, I still marvel daily at the city’s technicolor sunsets, inspired outdoor lifestyle, and sparkling coastline. If you’d like to get in on the…
Tucked away in the lush landscapes of the Cayo District in Western Belize, San Ignacio is a gateway to ancient Mayan ruins, eco-adventures, and a melting pot of cultures. Often referred to as the heart of Belize’s eco-tourism, San Ignacio…
April is a beautiful time to visit the USA. It is a shoulder season, meaning the entire country is in its transition phase — be that squeezing in its last month of ski slopes or bursting with freshly bloomed wildflowers.…
For millennia, the Palm Springs area has been renowned for “taking the waters,” harnessing the therapeutic benefits of natural mineral-rich hot springs. This custom traces its roots back to the original Native American inhabitants, notably the Agua Caliente Band of…
Mashpi Lodge is one of the great luxury eco-lodges in the world. Located in the heart of Ecuador’s cloud forest, Mashpi Lodge is just a 3 1/2 hour drive from Quito but feels world’s away. It offers an extraordinary experience…
Most people fly into Quito, Ecuador, when traveling to the Galapagos and barely give it a second glance. It wasn’t long ago that people booking a Galapagos cruise skipped the city completely and only explored the tiny archipelago off the…