We have taken a lot of expedition cruises from the Polar regions of Antarctica and Greenland to Costa Rica, Panama, and the Amazon. Having traveled to all seven continents, we have learned that some remote places must be visited on expedition ships. Recently, we toured the Galapagos with HX Hurtigruten Expeditions. With the perfect blend … Read more

Sarasota, Florida, is a place that often gets overlooked by tourists in favor of Orlando and Miami. The city is set on the Gulf of Mexico, featuring sprawling white sand beaches and panoramic sea views. If you come here, you’ll enjoy a fabulous beach vacation without the crowds of more popular Florida cities.  Sarasota is … Read more

It’s impossible not to love the sheer scale of Mexico City. The Mexican capital is one of the world’s largest cities. It’s a place of dense population, street food, architecture, and fascinating community dynamics. If you want to experience Mexico as a tourist, head to Cancun. If you want to experience Mexico as a society, … Read more

Visiting New York is all about views. How could you not go good-view-hunting in this world-famous concrete jungle? One thing that is certain is that the New York skyline is full of some of the most iconic landmarks in the world. I remember growing up and seeing that amazing New York Cityscape for the first … Read more

March is an amazing time to visit the US national parks. You can enjoy the full spectrum of national park activities at this time of year. March is the official shoulder season, so you’ll see parks all over the country in different season stages. Head south, and you’ll get mild weather and desert parks without … Read more

Windsor is a criminally underrated tourist destination in Ontario, Canada. The fun city sits just across the Detroit River from the sprawling metropolis of Detroit itself – with the river marking the US-Canada border. We have visited Windsor countless times as we live only an hour away and usually use it for our land crossing … Read more