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Santa Barbara – Going Outdoor Active in the American Riviera

Just 95 miles north of L.A., but a world away from the home of hype, understated but cosmopolitan Santa Barbara is home to its own eclectic community of surfers, socialites, Hollywood escapees and transplants from around the globe. Somehow, it all coexists well in this city strung along a gorgeous strip of coastline, bordered by…

Bypass Border Hassles With a Quick Getaway to Baja California via Tecate

Baja California’s raw beauty and stunning contrasts draw visitors year-round. Most common is the entry point at Tijuana, just south of San Diego. While convenient to accessing the area’s coastal towns of Puerto Nuevo, Roasarito and Ensenada, the border crossing is large and somewhat confusing, and drivers need to be quick on their toes to…

Guadalajara – Mexico’s Underrated Second City

Guadalajara, located in the state of Jalisco, is Mexico’s second-largest city. Unfortunately, it’s often overlooked in favor of the world-famous metropolis of Mexico City. Although Mexican tourists flock to the city, most foreigners have yet to discover the many delights of Guadalajara. Not only was the city the birthplace of mariachi, but it brims with…

Canada’s Provinces

Canada, the second-largest country in the world by total area, is a federation comprising ten provinces and three territories, stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific and into the Arctic Ocean, covering over 9.98 million square kilometers. Each province and territory has its unique geography, culture, and attraction, offering visitors a wide range of natural…

Ocean Mysteries

The oceans of the world cover 71% of Earth's surface. They are the last unexplored frontiers on our planet, holding secrets beneath their waves that we have yet to fully understand. The depths of the oceans remain less mapped and understood than the surface of the moon.

Time Zones

Time zones allow us to synchronize time across different regions of the world. In the late 19th century, the concept of Time Zones was devised to solve the problem of keeping time consistent across the expanding network of railways and telegraph lines, which made long-distance travel and communication more common. Before adopting time zones, time…

Ancient Cartography

Before Google Maps, there were cartographers. In point of fact, for many centuries, maps filled with inaccuracies and little true proportionality, or scale were the primary tool for understanding and navigating our planet. Ancient maps were often painstakingly hand-drawn on parchment, papyrus, or silk, ranging from highly accurate representations to more symbolic interpretations of the…

Historic Tombstone, Arizona

Wyatt Earp still lives, and he is leading a group of visitors through historic Tombstone, Arizona. In the original Boot Hill cemetery, he points out a particular gravestone. The epitaph reads, “Here lies Lester Moore Four slugs from a 44 No Les No more.” Oft-quoted and credited to gravestone makers throughout the West, this funny…

Exploring Praia da Falésis

The coast of Portugal’s southernmost region, the Algarve, is a chain of old fishing villages that have, over time, transformed into charming resort towns adorned with steep cliffs, secret caverns, and wonderful sandy shores. One such beach town was just named the “best in the world.” The accolade was bestowed upon Praia da Falésia, a…

Health Care Abroad

Embarking on an international journey is an exhilarating adventure, full of new experiences, cultures, and the inevitable stories to tell. But amidst the excitement, it’s crucial to consider one aspect that often gets sidelined until it’s urgently needed: health care. Navigating health care issues while traveling internationally can be a lot more confusing than trying…