The town of Izamal, also known as Mexico’s “Yellow City”, is an excellent choice for a day trip from Merida or Valladolid. I was so charmed by the beautiful Yucatan town that after arriving, I deviated from my original overnight stay plan and spent two nights there instead.… Continue reading
Trekking from Paleochora to Sougia is a Greek adventure I’ll never forget. But not for good reasons.
The day was an absolute disaster. So much so that I never did quite make it to Sougia – by foot at least. All the result of a culmination of basic hiking mistakes.… Continue reading
Peru for the first time! This trip was one for the books. From incredible terrains to mouth-watering dishes, rich experiences were everywhere. But that was not all that made the trip so memorable…
It did not lack for it’s scary moments either.… Continue reading
July in the UK. This means festival season is well underway across the country. On top of that, new events certainly keep popping up on the music calendar. It’s great to see the range of genres represented – even Americana and Country Music have landed on the scene.… Continue reading
Going to US Open tennis in NYC this summer? If that’s an enthusiastic “Yes!”, get ready for an incredible time as the legends and new blood battle it out on the tennis courts.
Of course, before the fun starts you need to ace the itinerary.… Continue reading
Isle of Portland tends to be an elusive stop for visitors to Dorset. Which is exactly why I’ve decided to explore it for the day.
Perhaps it’s the isolated location, sitting there all by itself just beyond Weymouth. Or, maybe it simply gets overlooked because most people can’t help but make a beeline to popular spots along the gorgeous Jurassic Coast.… Continue reading
“Good to see you again guys!”
My audience is a field of sheep; an oblivious crowd but that doesn’t deter me from waving happily to every one of ‘em. It feels so very, very good to be back in the North.… Continue reading
Inca Bridge in Machu Picchu is an unexpected bonus when visiting Peru’s most famous attraction. You have to see it to believe it.
The bridge clings to a sheer rock wall hundreds of feet high. There’s only one way to get there: the original Inca path along a steep mountain.… Continue reading
Visiting Tikal without a guide is a decision that I wish I’d give more thought to. Tikal is home to the most impressive set of Mayan temples I have ever seen (and I’ve seen many!) Think awe-inspiring pyramids, ornate hieroglyphic inscriptions, elaborate burial sites.… Continue reading
Exploring bridges across the UK is a fascinating activity. It goes well beyond an appreciation for great architecture. You’re also getting history lessons, seeing how local communities use them in fitness regimes, and of course, there’s the brilliant photo opportunities.
With so many unique architectural styles, it is tough to pinpoint just which ones are the UK’s most beautiful bridges.… Continue reading
