St. Petersburg has had several names during its existence: Petrograd, Leningrad, and of course St. Petersburg. It also has a nickname: “Venice of the North”. Once you’re out…
Welcome to the Caribbean! The Caribbean is a group of 7,000 inhabited and uninhabited islands, islets, and cays. The region derives its name from the Carib (Kalinago) indigenous…
When we booked our trip to Perú, the tour package we got included a voucher for an optional excursion during our free time. The first free time slot…
In the heart of the city is Plaza Mayor de Lima (Main Square), known as the birthplace of Lima. In fact, the area surrounding the Plaza is called…
The Bay of Banderas and the coastline around Puerto Vallarta boast some of the most spectacular waters in all of México. I’ve stood on the shore and admired…
Our exploration of some of Lima’s cultural treasures included visits to a modern home, and a 17th-century church. The modern home, Casa Diez Canseco, would introduce us to…
Santa Catalina Island has been an island getaway for me since the 1980s. It is one of eight islands making up the Channel Islands chain off the coast…
You may have heard of Allensworth, the first town in California to be designed, established, financed, built, and governed by African Americans. The town of Allensworth was founded…
At first glance, the area looks barren. Desolate. Out in the middle of nowhere. It is extremely hot during the summer, just above freezing during winter. The pioneers…