A while back, I received a postcard informing me that I had won a free 7-day cruise for two. The available cruises were to the Mexican Riviera or…
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…
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…
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…
I’ve been wanting to visit Perú for a long time. I want to visit Cusco, see Machu Picchu, and learn the secrets of the Andes. So that’s why…
We only had one day in Ensenada during our weekend escape to México. We had been to Ensenada a few times before now and wanted to do something…
Have you ever wondered how many wine producers there are in the world? Reports say that as of 2022, that number is around 65,000. According to 2023 figures,…