Adrienne, The Haphazard Traveler

Destinations Mexico North AmericaJanuary 29, 2019

Affordable Tulum: Beach Bliss on a Budget

ulum, Mexico is a hip vacation spot frequented by the stars. Get my best tips for an affordable Tulum trip: budget hotels, restaurants, activities & more!

Day of the Dead traditions - sand tapestry

Mexico North AmericaSeptember 13, 2019

Day of the Dead in Oaxaca: Traditions & Trip Itinerary

Oaxaca, Mexico is magic, especially during the Dia de los Muertos celebrations! Learn about the holiday’s traditions and get an itinerary for your own Day of the Dead trip to Oaxaca!

Destinations Mexico North AmericaJanuary 15, 2018

Driving in Mexico

On my most recent flight to Cancún, a seatmate and I chatted about our travel plans. When I said I was renting a car and driving in Mexico solo around the Yucatán Peninsula, she was nearly speechless. I had...

Mexico TulumAugust 29, 2019

Hotel Tiki Tiki: Review of A Mid-Century Gem in Tulum

When I saw a new Tulum hotel called "Hotel Tiki Tiki" featured in Dwell Magazine, I knew I’d have to visit and review it since it combined so many of my favorite things: Tulum, mid-century design, and boutique...

Rio Lagartos Flamingos and Las Coloradas

Destinations Mexico North AmericaJanuary 28, 2018

Rio Lagartos Flamingos & Las Coloradas Pink Lakes: Complete Travel Guide

Did you know that there is one location on Earth where you can see both flamingos in the wild AND pink lakes? It's in Mexico's Yucatan peninsula in the city of Rio Lagartos and the nearby Las Coloradas. Find out how to...

MexicoNovember 3, 2019

Top Things To Do In Oaxaca City, Mexico

Just a 1-hour flight from Mexico City, Oaxaca is becoming known as a hotspot for arts, incredible food, museums, and culture. Oaxaca City is also packed with history: indigenous cultures including Zapotecs and...

August 8, 2017

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Gallery

In recent years, hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu has become a rite of passage for adventure travelers. By hiking the trail, you enter the park from the "Sun Gate" at dawn and are able to see Machu Picchu from a high vantage point. Trekkers can snap some amazing Inca Trail photos of ruins, mountains and llamas along the way, and get images of Machu Picchu just as the morning fog...

December 2, 2017

Travel Souvenirs: Nativities From Around the World

One of my first Christmases after moving to Washington, D.C., I visited the National Cathedral. An Episcopal church of neo-Gothic design, it's the second-largest church building in the country and one of the tallest structures in D.C. I was expecting only to tour the beautiful cathedral and see the city from its observation tower. What I didn't realize is...

August 3, 2017

Two Weeks In Morocco Photo Gallery

With its dramatic landscapes, fascinating history, and intersection of Berber, Arabian and European culture, Morocco should be at the top of every adventure traveler's bucket list. I spent two weeks there in its cities, winding medinas, mountains and coastal towns. And one night under the stars in the Sahara.

To view the Morocco Photo Gallery as a slideshow, click on any photo in the...

Dry Tortugas National Park Fort Jefferson

July 23, 2017

Dry Tortugas National Park: Snorkeling, Day Trips & Camping

During a vacation to the Florida Keys, I took a day trip from Key West to Dry Tortugas National Park on Garden Key, about 70 miles from Key West, Florida. With its white sand beaches and a secluded location, Dry Tortugas feels like a hidden paradise. But by far the reason to visit Dry Tortugas and Fort Jefferson is that it's the best snorkeling...