Mexico’s Best Kept Secret: Amazing Cenotes in the Yucatan Peninsula
Cenotes are like portals to a different world. From the surface, they may appear like nothing special, but look down and go further then you will find surreal beauty. The cenotes are sinkholes formed...
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“You turn into a dumb blonde when you’re handling a vehicle.” Jon said this after he saw me struggle with the pedal breaks of the bicycle another time. I laughed hard. “It took me a while to get used...
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View ArticleTeotihuacan: A Day Trip to the Archaeological Ruins near Mexico City
Located about 50km northeast of Mexico City, Teotihuacan was the first of several archaeological ruins we visited in Mexico. Considering its proximity to a big city and that I had never heard of the...
View Article8 of the Best Colonial Towns and Cities in Mexico
Beautiful plazas, colourful houses and grand churches — the best colonial towns and cities in Mexico are places I will never forget. During our one month trip through Mexico, Jon and I saw some of the...
View ArticleExploring the Wonder of the World, Chichen Itza
One of the things we noticed during our visit was tourists clapping in front of the great pyramid. A chirping sound came from the pyramid with every clap. People say it was a sound similar to native...
View ArticleCascadas de Agua Azul and Palenque Ruins: A Day Tour in Palenque, Mexico
When you think that nothing else can go wrong, something does. I was in the back of a poorly ventilated van, the roads were windy and there were humps along the narrow road. Although I tried to sleep...
View Article8 of the Best Ancient Ruins and Pyramids in Mexico
One of the highlights of travelling in Mexico is exploring its many ancient ruins. From pyramids poking out of the jungle to temples cast along the shores of the Caribbean, these archaeological sites...
View Article5 Fun Things to Do in San Francisco
When Luxury Retreats asked me to write a post about California, I knew it would be a great opportunity to talk to my dad about his recent trip to San Francisco. I remember him telling me what a great...
View ArticleMexico’s Best Kept Secret: Amazing Cenotes in the Yucatan Peninsula
Cenotes are like portals to a different world. From the surface, they may appear like nothing special, but look down and go further then you will find surreal beauty. The cenotes are sinkholes formed...
View ArticleBeaches, Ruins and Cenotes: Bike Your Way to the Best Attractions in Tulum
“You turn into a dumb blonde when you’re handling a vehicle.” Jon said this after he saw me struggle with the pedal breaks of the bicycle another time. I laughed hard. “It took me a while to get used...
View ArticleBackpacking in O’ahu: Snorkelling in Hanauma Bay
We recently did a trek to the Santa Ana volcano in El Salvador. Looking down on the volcano’s crater, we saw a gorgeous shade of blue water. This natural beauty reminded me of our days in the island of...
View ArticleCurious in Cancún: A First Look at the Mexican Caribbean
After spending nearly three weeks around colonial towns, archaeological ruins and artisan markets in Mexico, we were ready to hit the beach. Our souls simply longed for the calming sound of waves and...
View ArticleTeotihuacan: A Day Trip to the Archaeological Ruins near Mexico City
Located about 50km northeast of Mexico City, Teotihuacan was the first of several archaeological ruins we visited in Mexico. Considering its proximity to a big city and that I had never heard of the...
View Article8 of the Best Colonial Towns and Cities in Mexico
Beautiful plazas, colourful houses and grand churches — the best colonial towns and cities in Mexico are places I will never forget. During our one month trip through Mexico, Jon and I saw some of the...
View ArticleExploring the Wonder of the World, Chichen Itza
One of the things we noticed during our visit was tourists clapping in front of the great pyramid. A chirping sound came from the pyramid with every clap. People say it was a sound similar to native...
View ArticleCascadas de Agua Azul and Palenque Ruins: A Day Tour in Palenque, Mexico
When you think that nothing else can go wrong, something does. I was in the back of a poorly ventilated van, the roads were windy and there were humps along the narrow road. Although I tried to sleep...
View Article8 of the Best Ancient Ruins and Pyramids in Mexico
One of the highlights of travelling in Mexico is exploring its many ancient ruins. From pyramids poking out of the jungle to temples cast along the shores of the Caribbean, these archaeological sites...
View Article5 Fun Things to Do in San Francisco
When Luxury Retreats asked me to write a post about California, I knew it would be a great opportunity to talk to my dad about his recent trip to San Francisco. I remember him telling me what a great...
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