I don’t know if it’s because pilots think they’re funny or if they even realize that what they say can put anxious flyers like me in major panic mode. I’ve gotten much better on planes, I really have. I can actually have a moderately pleasant experience on a plane now like most normal people. But […]
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Skip the Haunted House and Tour Haunted New Orleans
Even when you travel, you can’t escape the feeling of chills rolling down your spine or the thought of “didn’t I just dream something like this”? Whether it’s a weird sound at night or just a strange coincidence, there are times in my travels when I think back like…oh, that was really weird, maybe even […]
My Trip to Havana, Cuba, and Why You Need to Go
Havana is alive on a Sunday night at 10 p.m. Old Havana Plaza feels energetic. A lanky, young Cuban guy walks around with a buzzed shuffle and a mostly-full bottle of Havana Club in one hand, a cigarette in the other. The sexy rhythm of salsa music is the only thing anyone can hear. It’s […]
My Red-Hot Weekend of Art, Food and Fruko in New York
It’s been a few years since my last trip to New York, but a stay in Times Square is a completely different experience than a weekend in Brooklyn. A melting pot of cultures, Hasidic jews share their space with Puerto Ricans while Dominicans neighbor up to Indians. It’s a place where a walk down Nostrand Avenue […]
Cuba: Visit the Hotels—Stay at Casa Particulares
Historically significant, Cuban hotels are a must do, but to get some rest & relaxation, opt for bed & breakfasts, or Cuban Casa Particulares, as they’re called. Not only are they more abundant, but they’re privately owned and offer the luxuries that their government-owned counterparts, the hotels, do not. The Pros and Cons of Staying in […]
Travel to Cuba: Tips for Americans
Travel to Cuba presents its own set of unique circumstances. And preparing for the trip can be a little overwhelming for the American traveler. Our trip to the island is coming up in a few short weeks. I’ve scoured the Internet and grilled past visitors for research into the best tips for our trip to […]
7 tried-and-true ways to cope with a fear of flying
I love to travel and explore new places, but I will admit that sometimes it’s tough for me to get there. Yes, I deal with a fear of flying. But I’m not the only one. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, a fear of flying affects 6.5 percent of the population. That’s more […]
Tour Frida Kahlo’s House for a look into her Last Years
It was in July of 1954 that she passed away on the bed where her death mask now lies. On the tour of Frida Kahlo’s house, which sits on the corner of Londres and Ignacio Allende in Coyoacan, you’ll get a look into the last years of her life—where she was born, where she lived […]
DIY Tour of the Frida Kahlo Museum & Coyoacan, Mexico, for less than $20
Group tours to the Frida Kahlo Museum & Coyoacan can range anywhere between $59-$100 and will last anywhere between 5-8 hours. The price of these guided tours doesn’t usually include food, drinks or tips. What it does include is a guide and transportation to each destination. But there’s a way to get the whole experience […]
My Life on Skis—Park City Edition
I’m not a very adventurous skier. I learned to ski about 5 years ago, and maybe that’s why. I was already a seasoned worrier. I tore my ACL trying to get off of a lift about a year after that. So to say that I’m a cautious skier is an understatement. That’s why, during my […]