Walking through the streets of an urban city you are likely to find yourself surrounded by boisterous vendors, the white noise of chatter, and a distinctly delicious aroma filling the air. What is that delectable…
Ever wonder what dried bird spit tastes like? Nope? Well, me neither but in case you answered “yes” for some strange reason, here is our adventure in tasting Nido Soup, aka the Filipino version of…
Are you trying to decide between visiting Ilocos Sur or Ilocos Norte? Well, why not visit both? Each region is filled with adventures, activities, and attractions to keep you entertained. We spent about a week…
Dubai is a city that takes many guises; it’s the Middle East’s shopping capital, the city of gold, and of course, the city of unmatched architectural gems and engineering marvels. While entry rates to the…
The Sanctuaria Treehouses provide an adventurous escape into a world free of modern-day amenities and distractions. If you are someone who enjoys nature and the simple things in life, then you will fall in love…
Busuanga is the largest island in the Calamian Group of islands located within the Palawan province of the Philippines. Many visitors are drawn to the island for aquatic adventures thanks to thriving coral reefs and…
Being raised half Filipino, I grew up eating all sorts of traditional dishes like Pancit (Filipino noodles), Kare-Kare (peanut butter oxtail soup), and Sinigang (sour tamarind soup). What I was not exposed to, however, was…
After 4 days at an all-inclusive resort in Falmouth, Scott and I were excited to escape to the “real” Jamaica for an adventure. While many Caribbean islands are known for their pristine beaches, and Jamaica…
Lately, many of our travel adventures have been a bit on the tamer side: kayaking in the Potomac, camping in the Shenandoah, exploring museums. These are all activities which are new and exciting, but on…
The Riviera Nayarit, which runs 200 miles from Puerto Vallarta to San Blas, is filled with charming fishing villages and beach side communities. On our most recent trip to Mexico we had the opportunity to…
Juxtaposed with Sayulita’s lively streets and cacophonous crowds is Villa Amor, a relaxed retreat with a whimsical beauty. The property consists of 26 oceanfront villas and studios, each uniquely designed and individually decorated. The thatched roofs…
Cape Verdean Creole, also called kriolu or kriol, is a native language derived from both Portuguese and African dialects. It is primarily an oral language so certain expressions and their spelling may vary depending on…
Brazil’s cuisine varies greatly among the regions. In the South, there is a high concentration of cattle ranches, resulting in a majority of dishes which are meat-centric. The North Western region has a heavy focus…
La Fortuna is one of the more popular regions in Costa Rica, and with good reason. With its relatively central location, it is an easy road trip from Rio Celeste in the northeast or the…
Why do tourists go to Costa Rica? Well, the white-sanded beaches are certainly a draw, as well as the opportunity to zip line through a cloud forest, hunt for ghosts in one of the most…