Road Trip From Napa to Vancouver Some trips are built around one great idea: go to a wedding, then keep the adventure rolling. We planned ours that way. Before we ever left home in Napa, we knew Canada was on the agenda. The wedding in Bend, Oregon was the heart of...
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One Week Exploring and Working in Tulum
Blending Adventure, Culture, and Remote Work on Mexico’s Caribbean Coast Tulum has completely transformed over the last 20 years. What was once a sleepy, off-the-grid backpacker town has blossomed into a vibrant hub for digital nomads, real estate investors, and...
Discovering the Magic of Rio de Janeiro
10 Days of Beaches, Culture, and Unforgettable Experiences A Shorter Stay Than Planned When I first arrived in Brazil, I had heard so much about Rio de Janeiro that I decided to limit my time there. I felt like a month-long stay would require me to be...
Two Day Trips from Belo Horizonte
Exploring Ouro Preto and Inhotim During my five weeks in Belo Horizonte, I took two unforgettable day trips that showcased the incredible diversity of Minas Gerais. One was to the historic colonial town of Ouro Preto, and the other to the sprawling botanical gardens...
Exploring Belo Horizonte
Delicious Food, Vibrant Culture, and 5 Weeks of Discovery First Impressions: Welcome to BH Travel days are always a bit of a blur, but arriving in Belo Horizonte (or BH, as the locals call it) was a noticeable shift from the coastal vibes of Florianópolis. The city’s...
Discovering the Magic of Florianópolis
First Impressions: A Slow Start in Centro I arrived in Floripa at midnight, groggy and unprepared (no adapter, rookie mistake). My first day was slow but comforting—coffee, pão de queijo, and a coxinha from a nearby café set the tone for my mornings to come. I spent...
Exploring Panama City
A 4-Day Stopover Adventure in the Capital of Panama When planning my journey to Brazil, I decided to take advantage of Copa Airlines' stopover program and spend four days in Panama City, Panama. What I discovered was a vibrant city full of culture, incredible food,...
A Weekend Escape from Mexico City
Join me on a 2-day trip from Mexico City to Cholula and Puebla. Discover the best mole, certified Talavera pottery tours, and where to eat.







