by Betty Nguyen One of Mexico’s “pueblos mágicos,” or “magical towns,” Todos Santos, a bohemian getaway about 48 miles up the Pacific Coast from Cabo San Lucas, offers a nice escape from the latter’s crazy party scene. We were on our way to Magdelena…
Where Should I Stay in Tulum: Beach or City Center?
by Betty Nguyen I get this question A LOT from my customers. When visiting Tulum, you might notice that the beach and the city center are quite far away from each other. The question is – is it better to stay right at the beach or in town? I’ve experienced…
Know Before You Go: Renting a Car in Mexico
If you can avoid renting a car in Mexico, then do it. I personally prefer using a combo of private and public transportation. Popular car rental brands such as Avis, Budget and Hertz doesn’t mean they won’t rip you off in…
What You Should Know About New Orleans
By: Ressa Gallardo This past month, I embarked on a summer fun road trip around the U.S. and stopped by New Orleans (aka NOLA), as my first destination. My trip had initially made me realize how much has changed since…
How To Conquer Jet Lag in 6 Different Ways
written by Betty Nguyen Disclaimer: I am currently fighting my own jet lag as I am writing this. But I am recovering nicely, which is the point of this post. — We’ve all been there – the first day of…
When You Travel Slow in Stykkisholmur
Written By: Ressa Gallardo When most people think of Iceland, they instantly imagine the hazy blue waters of the Blue Lagoon, Reykjavik’s rainbow-colored buildings, and the massive luxury ski resorts throughout the northern areas. Yet, most travelers have never toured…
Know How to Plan and Pack Your Carry-On
written by Betty Nguyen I’ve been traveling quite frequently since I’ve quit my desk job two years ago. I know some people can be shocked that a carry-on is all you need if you know how to pack effectively and efficiently….
Iconic Spots to See in Reykjavík, Iceland
By Ressa Gallardo Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, is most populous, urban city of the country. With many of the locals being young university students or businessmen, the city is filled with vibrant art, food, and innovative music. As I traveled to Iceland…
72 Hours in New Orleans: Top 10 Things to Do
Written by Betty Nguyen A lot of people, yes, including my friends, do not know that I was raised in New Orleans for 7 years before my parents moved us to California (where I will spend the rest of my…
72 Hours in Merida, Mexico
Written by Betty Nguyen We decided to take advantage of the off-season airfare prices to Mexico in July and booked Merida, Mexico spontaneously. I saw several enticing pictures of old colonial structures and 1950s buildings on Pinterest and was completely…
10 Tips on Planning Your Group Trip in Argentina: Buenos Aires and Mendoza Valley
by Betty Nguyen 1. Learn some Spanish Download Duolingo, get some Spanish learning tapes, listen to some Spanish music, watch a Spanish soap opera, whatever works. I strongly suggest getting this phrase book. It was very useful when we were…