In Defense of San Miguel de Allende
Feb08

In Defense of San Miguel de Allende

San Miguel de Allende often gets a lot of flack, and I couldn’t disagree more.

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Common Misconceptions about Long-Term Travel
Sep21

Common Misconceptions about Long-Term Travel

There are some common misconceptions about long-term travel that drive me crazy. Time to address some of them.

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Turn It Off
Aug06

Turn It Off

From time to time I see comments about someone being excited to go somewhere remote so they can turn their cell phone off or be “disconnected.” When I don’t want to be bothered by my cell phone, I use a highly innovative procedure.

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Practical Tips on Visiting Mexico
Jul11

Practical Tips on Visiting Mexico

Mexico is an incredibly diverse country. Each region has its own cuisine specialties, some differences in culture, topography, and more. The people are as colorful as their textiles. This nation attracts tourists from all over the world, so it’s usually easy to find great flight deals. Here are some tips and ideas for visiting this wonderful country. Do I need a visa for Mexico? The country is a very welcoming host, and most visitors...

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Responsible Travel
Jul04

Responsible Travel

There are all sorts of definitions describing responsible travel. Usually this term describes a type of travel that is conscientious of the environment, the local culture and people, and so on. However, I think there’s a level of traveling that should be standard across the board.

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