Color and Chaos at First Glance Color and Chaos at First Glance (image credits: wikimedia) Imagine stepping off the plane and being hit with a wave of heat, music, and the scent of roasting chilies. Guadalajara is a city that bombards your senses in the best way—street vendors shout, church bells echo, and the pink …
Welcome to my section about North America!
Overview of the Current Travel Advisory Overview of the Current Travel Advisory (image credits: unsplash) It might come as a shock, but the official U.S. Department of State advisory for Mexico in 2025 is at Level 3: Reconsider Travel. This isn’t just a bureaucratic label—it’s a real signal for travelers, especially families and solo adventurers, …
Valle de Bravo: A Nature Lover’s Paradise Valle de Bravo: A Nature Lover’s Paradise (image credits: wikimedia) Valle de Bravo, nestled in the lush highlands of the State of Mexico, has quietly transformed into a hotspot for eco-tourism in 2024. Recent data from the Mexican Tourism Board shows a notable 15% rise in eco-tourism visits …
Switzerland: A Haven for Expats Switzerland: A Haven for Expats (image credits: unsplash) Switzerland stands out as a dream destination for expats, and it’s easy to see why. The 2024 Expat Insider report found that a staggering 90% of expats living in Switzerland are satisfied with their quality of life. The country’s pristine landscapes—think snowy …
1. What Is a REAL ID? 1. What Is a REAL ID? (image credits: unsplash) As of May 7, 2025, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires all travelers aged 18 and older to present a valid, unexpired REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another approved form of identification to board domestic flights in the U.S. An …
Shocking Turn of Events Shocking Turn of Events (image credits: unsplash) In mid-May 2025, the U.S. State Department issued an updated travel advisory for Baja California Sur, including popular destinations such as La Paz, Los Cabos, and Cabo San Lucas. The advisory cites increased cartel violence and threats against officials as primary concerns. Travelers are …
Violent Clashes Rock Popular Tourist Destinations Violent Clashes Rock Popular Tourist Destinations (image credits: unsplash) Something shocking happened in late April that sent ripples through the travel industry. Three buses were set on fire in La Paz and Los Cabos on April 24, and a law enforcement officer and three others were killed in separate …
The Sunshine State Still Shines Brightest for Your Golden Years The Sunshine State Still Shines Brightest for Your Golden Years (image credits: pexels) While everyone talks about Florida as the obvious choice for retirement, there’s something most folks don’t realize about this tropical paradise. Naples, Florida, has now secured the No. 1 rank for retirement …
Antelope Canyon, Arizona Antelope Canyon, Arizona (image credits: flickr) Here’s the shocker: those dreamy light beams only appear at certain times of day and certain months, and the rest of the time it’s just a very crowded slot canyon. Every visit is on a guided tour, single-file, with groups stacking up in tight corridors while …
The dream of pristine American beaches is colliding hard with reality in 2025. “What we observed in April was far and away greater than anything the satellites have recorded over the last 25 years and presumably ever as far as what would be expected” according to University of South Florida researchers. Meanwhile, accommodation costs are …