Category: Destinations

Not Cancun and its jam-packed resort zone, Puerto Vallarta and its club-lined beachfront, much less Cabo with its ultra-luxurious hotels and wellness centers: the fastest-growing destination in Mexico is a sunny, up-and-coming Mazatlan! Straddling the Pacific shoreline of the Mexican state of Sinaloa, this mid-size city just over 441,000 people call home is expected to have a 15…

Ever been to Europe? There’s something almost indescribable in regard to wandering timeless streets mesmerized by centuries-old architecture and simplistic lifestyles. Then we come back home dying to be first in line for the latest cell phone, video games, and whatever that whole NFT craze was. Well, unlike the U.S., which is generally depicted as just…

Don’t call it a comeback! Or maybe you should… One iconic U.S. city has been put through the wringer and survived to tell about it. It’s become common practice for destinations way past their sell-by date to pull desperate maneuvers, selling abandoned homes for $1 or offering off-the-wall perks to entice visitors. You’ve seen those…

According to a recent report from Yahoo Finance, the average cost of living in the U.S. is $2,216, with rent being a huge factor at hair under $1,400. That alone will make anyone consider planting roots in another country. Digital nomads know this more than anyone and make use of their flexible lifestyle gathering new passport stamps…

Austin and Fort Worth may be battling head-to-head for the ‘trendiest city in Texas’ title, but there’s a new sheriff in town. Reporting record numbers of visitors with another month left to go, it’s safe to say the ‘Lone Star State’ has more than one shining star after all – at least in terms of tourism. With…

When you think of planning an unforgettable trip to Southern California, the desert may not be at the top of your mind. You’re probably thinking Los Angeles, San Diego, or perhaps some sleepy beach towns along Orange County’s pristine coastline. But there’s one oasis 2 hours from San Diego that doesn’t get enough hype. Well, unless…

While you’re chopping wood for the fireplace this winter, there’s usually one place everyone seems to daydream about for a sunny escape: Florida. The ‘Sunshine State’ has always been one of the most reliable getaways with year-round summer vibes and Caribbean-esque beaches, but with that comes crowds at many of the top vacation spots. It may sound…

While many of us are Googling how to spatchcock a turkey, some of us are in search of where our next sunny escape will be. The South is teeming with warm-weather getaways where most travelers set their sites for Florida, the rightfully named ‘Sunshine State’. But don’t sleep on what the rest of the South has…

One of the aspects of travel that saddens me personally is how often Mexico is wrongly portrayed. Mainstream news grips any negative event with a tight fist to paint a misinformed picture of one of the world’s most fascinating countries. But the truth is that most of Mexico is safe; otherwise, millions of tourists wouldn’t…

There’s no shortage of paradisal vacation spots across Spain ranging from cultural delights to pristine coastlines, and sometimes both intertwined into one amazing place. Spain’s tourism levels have been on such a tear that hidden gems are harder and harder to uncover, but away from the mainland lies the popular Canary Islands, home to numerous postcard beach towns to…