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15 Amazing Mexico Travel Tips: How to See Mexico Like a Pro

Updated on May 6, 2020

Lush tropical cenote with turquoise water and green vines

As a San Diego local, I head south of the border to Mexico frequently. It’s one of my favorite North American destinations. But first-timers have questions! So I polled seasoned Mexico travelers and asked them to share their most useful Mexico travel tips. Do you have questions about safety? Transport? Money? Read on for the […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Mexico, North America, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

The Best of Yellowstone: A 3 Day Itinerary

Updated on February 18, 2021

hot spring

If you have just a few days on a road trip to Yellowstone, use this Yellowstone 3 day itinerary to see the most noteworthy sights while still getting out into the wilderness on a super scenic hike each day. As America’s oldest and perhaps most famous national park, Yellowstone delivers…with geothermal hot springs, sparkling rivers, […]

Filed Under: North America, USA Tagged With: #nationalparkitinerary, #Yellowstone

6 AMAZING Things to Do in Grand Teton National Park This Summer

Updated on December 15, 2020

Jackson Lake

It’s hard to miss the three massive peaks rising from the valley of Jackson Hole, Wyoming in Grand Teton National Park. French trappers nicknamed the Grand Teton mountains “The Three Big Breasts”—”Les Trois Tetons”—with the tallest as “Le Grand Teton.” And the moniker stuck. Today, there are so many things to do in Grand Teton […]

Filed Under: North America, Uncategorized, USA Tagged With: #grandtetonnationalpark, #USnationalparks #hiking

Girl’s Day Out: A Saturday at Rancho La Puerta

Updated on July 8, 2020

pool

I recently had a revelation when I was in Germany: What if I treated my weekends at home like I do when I’m a continent away? What if I consciously filled more hours with new experiences and flavors instead of armfuls of laundry and groceries? And that’s how I ended up booking a spa day this […]

Filed Under: Mexico, North America, Uncategorized Tagged With: Mexico, North America, San Diego, spa

17 Cheap Things to Do in Portland: An Insider’s Guide

Updated on November 7, 2020

Porland's skyline from Pittock Mansion

There are so many cheap things to do in Portland. In fact, many of them are free things! Portland, Oregon is a jewel of the Pacific Northwest. Wrap a thriving local foodie scene in misty, mossy woods with a view of majestic Mount Hood and waterfalls galore. Add hipsters, bike culture, and a vital music […]

Filed Under: North America, USA Tagged With: Oregon, Portland, USA

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Hi! I’m Chris. Full-time San Diego-based freelance writer and fifty-something mom on a Mission Possible: to see the world in spite of time, money, and other life limitations. I’m about smart planning to stretch your travel dollar without sacrificing comfort…connecting with locals through immersive travel…and enriching my life through delicious foods, new experiences, and deep appreciation for the beauty in our world today. Are you in?

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