Giving back when you travel is a great way to give back to the cities that you visit. With a little advance planning, it can be simple. If traveling with children, you can also take this moment to teach children about giving back. During their first trip to Mexico we did just that. There were...
I didn’t realize that grocery shopping in San Miguel de Allende would be such an adventure. Then I discovered the Tianguis farmers market. After a full week in San Miguel, I had an empty fridge and pantry and it was time I started cooking some meals at home. I was able to buy cereal, milk, and produce...
We are on day four of San Miguel (SAM). It’s exactly what I thought it would be – heaven! There is a large artisan community here. Many beautiful fabric, tile, and furniture galleries, warehouses, and boutiques. When you add the natural and historic beauty to all this talent, it’s no wonder why everything about SAM is beautiful. The streets,...
What an amazing first day in Mexico! Things did not go as planned but despite a few delays the day ended great. First thing on our agenda was lunch with the family. We had about 15 minutes in our room before my aunt called from the lobby. She took at least an hour long ride on the metro just to take us 3o minutes by taxi to...
The books are read, the bags packed, and the list of all the restuarants museums we plan to visit has been printed. As I write this post we are sitting at the gate waiting to board our flight. Let the adventures in Mexico begin! I’m beyond excited about this experience. It’s been weeks and weeks of planning, reading,...
I love sharing my stories about my trips to Haiti. Last summer we visited Labadee, Haiti. Labadee is located on the northern coast of Haiti. You can travel to Labadee by car or by taking a 23 minute flight from Port-au-Prince to Cap-Haitien. You’ll take a small plane into Cap then drive about 30 minutes through the city to...
As I shared before, we’re planning a cultural immersion experience in Mexico. We settled on going to Mexico because the price was right, the housing was right, and most of all, the trip is going to be fabulous! We will spend two days in Mexico City then head to San Miguel de Allende. During...
image credit: www.leopoldsicecream.com This week we are in Savannah, Georgia for a few days. One of my favorite romantic towns in the south. Home of celebrity chef Paula Dean and her restaurant The Lady & Sons. Lady & Sons is just one of the many great restaurants in Savannah. A short stroll down Broughton...
The last few months I’ve been focused on traveling abroad with the kids and lately it’s become an obsession. It all started with my trip to Mexico City in 2009 where I saw and met many ex-patriots living abundant lives and la vida loca worlds away from their former lives in the U.S. At restaurants or out shopping, we kept...