Oaxaca has become a hotspot for arts, food, museums & culture. Build your own trip itinerary of a few days to a week with these top things to do in Oaxaca and best cultural tours!
Where to Stay in Oaxaca, Mexico: Best Hotels, Airbnbs & Hostels in Oaxaca
Grab my ultimate Oaxaca hotels guide: the best area to stay and the best hostels, midrange & luxury hotels and Airbnbs. Plus where to stay in Oaxaca for the 2020 Day of the Dead festival!
Where to Stay in Tulum: Best Tulum Beach Hotels, Villas & Airbnbs
Tulum has a seductive hold over many vacation-goers thanks to clear blue waters, a chic but laid-back vibe, and beach hotels that let you step from your room right into sugary-soft white sand. There is nowhere else in the world like Tulum. Find out the best places to stay for a dream vacation, honeymoon or girls’ trip here!
Tavira, Portugal: Where To Stay In The Algarve
Looking for a less-touristy, off-the-beaten path addition to your Portugal itinerary? I’ve got a contender: the hidden gem of Tavira, Portugal in the eastern Algarve region. Bypass the crowds of Faro and Lagos, and head straight to this charming city on the south...
Things To Do in Evora, Portugal: Visiting Portugal’s Museum City
Seeing all the things to do in Evora, Portugal is like taking a trip back in time. In fact, Évora is often called Portugal’s “Museum City” because of its preserved architecture. Evora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, thanks to more than 2,000 years of history...
Chapel of Bones Evora, Portugal: San Francisco Church & World Nativities
Evora, Portugal is a UNESCO World Heritage site with so much history! Don’t miss the San Francisco Church, home to the Evora Chapel of Bones and a collection of nativity sets from around the world.
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!
Affordable Tulum: Beach Bliss on a Budget
Tulum, Mexico is a hip vacation spot frequented by the stars. Get my best tips for an affordable Tulum trip: budget hotels, restaurants, activities & more!
Virtual Travel: Things to Do When You Can’t Travel
Need a vacation, but just can’t travel right now? Check out these activities for things to do when you can’t travel! From virtual travel tours to reflecting on past trips, free online courses, travel books, and finding some zen, I’ve got tons of great tips for in-between trips.
Virtual Field Trip: Aquarium Live Feeds and Ocean Webcams
Take a virtual aquarium field trip with the best ocean and sealife webcams from around the world! Perfect for homeschooling, ocean-lovers, and a moment of zen.
Virtual Travel for Kids: Virtual Field Trips, Zoos, Online Museums, & More
Looking for ways to keep travel-loving kids busy in-between trips? Travel the world virtually, no passport needed! Get resources for online museums, virtual field trips, wildlife live feeds, kid-friendly travel documentaries, game ideas, and links for travel-related learning and play at home.
Washington DC Virtual Tour: Online Museums & Virtual Field Trip
Although we can’t travel right now, there are more ways than ever to explore the world from home. Luckily, virtual travel to Washington DC is no exception: I’ve discovered more than 150 ways for you to experience the U.S. capital from home.
Best Mexico Ruins: Ultimate Guide to Visiting Mexico Archaeological Sites
Nestled in the jungles of Mesoamerica, the rediscovered ruins of Maya, Aztec and Zapotec cities stand as monuments to the power and knowledge of these ancient civilizations. How many of these Mexico ruins have you visited, and which are on your bucket list?
Virtual Field Trips: Zoo Webcams, Live Safaris and Wildlife Cams
Need a wildlife fix? Take a virtual field trip with the best zoo webcams, live safaris & wildlife cams for students & nature lovers! Includes resource links for parents & educators.
JFK Layover at the TWA Hotel
I’ve been a fan of mid-century architecture and design as long as I can remember. As a kid, I used to beg my dad to take me to vintage furniture shops in Austin, Texas long before retro design was trendy again. So when the former TWA Flight Center terminal at JFK...
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 hotels. Just the name, Hotel Tiki Tiki Tulum, had me...
Where To See Cherry Blossoms in DC: Maps & Tips From A Local
Every city is beautiful in spring, but I can’t help but think that spring in Washington, D.C. is something extra special. Besides the cherry blossoms that bloom in the Tidal Basin and National Mall, there are so many other lovely places to see flowers throughout the...
Seoul Architecture: Best Things to Do In Seoul
Seoul, Korea is a fascinating juxtaposition of new and old, traditional and ultra-modern. With history stretching back almost two thousand years, today’s Seoul has become a hub of technology, pop culture, and contemporary design. I knew that I wanted to see...
The Best Washington DC Gardens by Blooming Season
Washington DC has more than just cherry blossoms! Find out what’s in bloom now with this guide to the best Washington DC gardens, grouped by blooming season.
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...
Inca Trail Part IV: Machu Picchu
Located in the Andes Mountains, Machu Picchu is the ruins of a 15th-century Inca city. The Incas built it around 1450, at the height of their empire, but abandoned it a century later during the Spanish Conquest. UNESCO declared Machu Picchu a World Heritage Site in 1983. It was also chosen...
Inca Trail Part III: The Trek
In November, during Peru's rainy spring season, I hiked the Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu with my sister Holly. We did the "classic" 4-day, 3-night version of the trek. By hiking the trail, you enter the park from the "Sun Gate" at dawn and are able to see...
Inca Trail Trek Training Plan
Will I Survive the Trek?
The simple answer is yes! Particularly by following a solid Inca Trail training plan, you will survive the Inca...
Inca Trail Packing List: What to Pack for Hiking to Machu Picchu
Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. By hiking the trail, you'll get to see smaller ruin sites and follow the path Incans took for centuries, arriving at Machu Picchu right at sunrise. Because of the high altitude and...
Two Weeks In Morocco
I spent two weeks in Morocco with Intrepid Travel's Best of Morocco Tour. With its dramatic landscapes, fascinating history, and intersection of Berber, Sub-Saharan, Arabian and European culture, it should be on the bucket list of every world traveler.
For solo travelers or couples, assembling...