5 Tips for Destination Wedding Bliss in Mexico
This past week I ventured south of the border with my family to celebrate the wedding of my big sister. While this wasn’t my first time in Mexico, it was my first all-inclusive/destination wedding experience. Those of you who know me and/or this site know that I feel more comfortable crushing a few pastor tacos […]
The Pool Parties of South Beach Miami
Along with pulled pork and Rihanna playlists, pool parties are one of my life’s great passions. I live for hot summer days with friends, cocktails, music and lots of bikinis (admiring not modeling). I have been fortunate enough to experience some of this country’s most incredible pool parties in Los Angeles, San Diego and Las […]
The Best Steakhouse in Miami Beach
I don’t usually write (or video) about restaurants, but today I’m going to make an exception. Restaurants in Miami Beach are a dime-a-dozen, so it takes a special passion and dedication to the craft to separate one dining option from the next. On my last trip to South Beach in Miami, I was invited by […]
The Beauty of Old San Juan [15 Photos]
San Juan, Puerto Rico is a diverse metropolis that caters to both travelers and vacationers alike. If you’re looking for sun, sand and umbrella drinks, than the high-end resorts of Condado and Isla Verde are right up your ally. They’re clean, accommodating and everybody speaks English, so you can vacation just like you’re anywhere else […]
Nature Adventures at El Toro Negro Rainforest in Puerto Rico
Lush green vegetation, steep hillsides and cascading waterfalls were the perfect contrast to the sandy beaches and cozy accommodations back at the San Juan Marriott. A 7am departure wasn’t an ideal match for the all-night Puerto Rican dance parties, but the fresh rainforest air quickly trumped the urge to retreat back into my plush king […]
A Puerto Rican Dance Party
Puerto Rico makes me want to dance. Don Omar’s “Danza Kuduro” makes me want to dance. So, I flew down to San Juan, Puerto Rico, pressed play on my walkman and let the good times roll! This is what happened. A huge thank you to the San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino for hosting […]
Travel Deeper – Bolivia
Take a three minute journey of highlights from my four-month trip to Bolivia, where the mission was to volunteer with literacy NGO, BiblioWorks, in Sucre, Bolivia. I helped develop learning initiatives at one of their eight libraries in the small town of Morado Q’asa outside the city and worked with the BiblioWorks staff to organize, execute and […]
Sandboarding in Huacachina, Peru
I passed through Ica, Peru for a few nights to check out the Huacachina oasis and to ride sandboards and buggys through the desert. Here is a short video of my sandboarding experience on the sand dunes of Huacachina, Peru. If you notice, the snowboarding approach didn’t work very well because the sandboards were very […]
The Art of Drinking Mate in Argentina
Drinking and sharing Mate in Argentina is one of the most beloved traditions in Latin America. An employee at the hostel I stayed at when I first arrived in Buenos Aires introduced me to the mate culture, and from that point forward, I’ve developed an appreciation (and taste) for what this powerful tea signifies for […]
TRAVEL DEEPER – GUATEMALA [VIDEO]
Here’s the result of four months of working and traveling in Guatemala as a Kiva Fellow. The scenery is incredible, the people are inspiring and the memories are forever. I’ll see you again soon Guatemala. Shots from Guatemala: Flores, Solola, Panajachel, Tikal Ruins, Antigua, Rio Dulce, Semuc Champey, San Antonio de Palopo, San Andres, Mazatenango, […]