Living in Mexico has played a big role during my 22 years of nonstop travel. On four separate occasions I’ve called Playa del Carmen home, spending anywhere from 4 – 12 months living in this pleasant town. The main appeal is the laid-back vibe, attractive beaches, excellent weather, great food options and diverse population of people from around the world. Another major bonus is the ability to take incredible day trips and weekend getaways. Everything from Mayan ruins, underground ca

  The southeastern Australian state of New South Wales is well known for its national parks, coastal cities, and rugged coastlines. Visitors travel hundreds of miles to explore the Blue Mountains, various surf beaches, and even dozens of wineries within The Hunter Valley region.  As familiar as you might be with the offerings of NSW, discovering group activities can be a little harder. If you’re about to set off on an Australian adventure, here are some not-to-be-missed experiences fo

  Every now and then while traveling, there comes a week when everything magically falls into place, with one remarkable experience after another. Some moments might have been planned, others spontaneous and several completely unexpected, but together, the result is almost hard to believe, in the best way possible. That was my past week, while on a spectacular Las Vegas Grand Canyon road trip. It all began with…   The Las Vegas Experience Despite the 118F (48C) temperatures

The last thing anyone wants to do in the time of COVD-19 is to wait in long queues in a busy office for several hours to submit a paper application form. And that is exactly what you used to have to do if you wanted to convert your foreign driver license into a local one for a stay longer than 90 days in the Philippines.  In response to quarantine restrictions and the temporary closure of some of its physical offices during this time, the Land Transportation Office of the Philippines intro

Oh my. I just watched the sunrise from the highest platform of my super fun cat tower. A few minutes ago, I devoured a plate of white ocean fish mixed with salmon flakes! Can you believe it? Salmon flakes! Seriously, what a wild ride my life has been. And I’m only 4 months old. My name is Matcha, by the way. I’m this little domestic short haired cat from Bali and boy do I have a story to tell! __ The First Day: Hungry and Scared It all began when I was born I guess. It’s a bit fuzzy but I

  New York, New York. What a wonderful and busy city it is. It should be on your bucket list and you have to visit it at least once in a lifetime. It has a little bit of everything to offer both locals and tourists, which is why we are going to share with you some of our best tips and options you should see during your trip.   Lady Liberty, best known as the Statue of Liberty The Statue of Liberty is a part of the city’s skyline. Located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, the