Kokkari: Falling for Samos’ Most Picturesque (and Windsurfer-Friendly!) Fishing Village – My Days of Color and Charm
When I first hopped off the ferry onto Samos and wandered into Kokkari, I just had this gut feeling I’d ...
8 Mexican Beach Towns That Prove Paradise Comes in All Sizes
Mexico’s coastline goes on for more than 6,000 miles, and honestly, it’s packed with beach towns of every flavor. Some ...
Playa del Carmen: Where Beach Life Meets Authentic Mexican Culture
Playa del Carmen hugs Mexico’s Caribbean coast, and honestly, it’s so much more than your average beach town. Imagine white ...
The Heraion of Samos: Standing in Awe Before the Ruins of Hera’s Gigantic (and Once Legendary) Temple – A Sacred Site of Immense Power
On the Greek island of Samos, a single towering column rises from ancient foundations. It marks one of the most ...
My Mind-Boggling Descent into the Tunnel of Eupalinos: An Ancient Engineering Marvel I Still Can’t Believe Exists!
Wandering the sun-soaked streets of Samos, I stumbled across something that honestly made my jaw drop. The Tunnel of Eupalinos—just ...
12 Ways the Riviera Maya Perfected the Art of Tropical Paradise
The Riviera Maya? It’s nailed what so many places only fantasize about: that sweet spot between jaw-dropping nature, rich culture, ...
Pythagoreion: Walking in Pythagoras’ Footsteps Through a UNESCO Harbor Town Filled with Ancient Secrets & Tunneling Wonders (Eupalinos!)
I’ve wandered through plenty of ancient sites in Greece, but honestly, few places capture that wild mix of genius and ...
Why Samos Delighted Me with Its Blend of Ancient Wonders, Mountain Hikes, and Blissfully Uncrowded Beaches
Samos surprised me more than I ever expected. When I first arrived, I thought it might be just another Greek ...
Puerto Vallarta Magic: Where Pacific Sunsets Meet Mexican Soul
Puerto Vallarta hugs the spot where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sierra Madre mountains, and honestly, it’s one of Mexico’s ...
Why February Makes the Mexican Caribbean Absolutely Perfect
Let’s talk about why February in the Mexican Caribbean just hits different. When most of North America is bundling up ...
9 Hidden Mexican Beaches That Feel Like Your Own Private Paradise
Mexico’s coastline sprawls for over 5,800 miles along both the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. With so much shoreline, it’s ...
Tulum vs Cancun: The Great Yucatan Beach Personality Test
Choosing between Tulum and Cancun? It’s honestly like picking between two totally different vacation personalities. After bouncing between both spots ...
The Border Culture: How Northern Mexico Bridges Two Worlds
The border between Mexico and the United States isn’t just a line on a map. It’s alive—buzzing with energy, stories, ...
Memorial Day Mexico: When Long Weekends Become Life-Changing Adventures
Memorial Day weekend in the U.S. usually means crowded beaches and sky-high hotel rates. But honestly, why not shake things ...
10 Mexican Stereotypes That Turn Out to Be Beautifully Complex
After years of traveling and digging into Mexican culture, I’ve run into my fair share of wild misconceptions. Hollywood loves ...
The Tequila and Mezcal Trail: Where Spirits Meet Spectacular Landscapes
If you’re looking for a spirit adventure that’s as much about the journey as the destination, Mexico’s tequila and mezcal ...
Hurricane Season Strategy: When to Visit Mexico for Perfect Weather
Planning a trip to Mexico feels a bit like a juggling act—trying to land that sweet spot of sunny weather, ...
14 American Waterfalls That Make Every Hike Worth the Instagram Post
After years of wandering trails across America, I can say nothing quite matches the thrill of stumbling upon a waterfall ...
American Lavender Fields: Where Purple Dreams Meet Fragrant Reality
Who says you have to fly to Provence to chase those endless purple horizons? Endless purple fields aren’t just a ...
10 American Covered Bridges That Frame Perfect Country Romance
I’ve wandered all over America searching for the most romantic spots, and honestly, nothing says country romance quite like a ...
The Most Beautiful American Libraries That Prove Books Create Magic
America’s most beautiful libraries are, honestly, kind of magical. They don’t just store books—they turn knowledge into an experience. You ...