What does the Puerto Rico Budget Crisis Mean to You, the Tourist?
It’s interesting to see semi-apocalyptic articles about the state of Puerto Rico due to its financial crisis (example: this poorly researched article from the...
Digital Safety Essentials for Every Traveler
Few things in life are as rewarding as traveling, and now you can book hotels and restaurants online, join groups, even book tours, take...
Washington, DC Fall Hotel Picks
When I see tourists coming to my current city of Washington, DC in the summer, I cringe. It is hot, humid,...
Brussels Hotels: My Top 5 Picks
As you all know by now, I have a soft spot for Brussels. Unlike its neighbors Paris and Amsterdam, Brussels is a city you...
Exploring Shuri Castle Okinawa, Japan
I visited Shuri Castle for the first time in 2003 when I first lived in Okinawa. It was my first time living abroad and...
5 Oktoberfest Survival Tips
One of the things I miss most from living in Europe was the close proximity to so many different destinations. The event I will...
Top Okinawa Beaches
Editor's Note: I am a huge fan of Okinawa beaches. Had a great time exploring them during my last trip to the tropical side...
Thoughts: Traveling While Pregnant
I'll be honest: I had a lot of plans for 2016 and having a baby was not one of them. However, the universe works in...
A visual tour of Quantum of the Seas
Last November, I had the opportunity to sail on Royal Caribbean newest ship, Quantum of the Seas. I must say that I am not...
Adventures in Uruguay: A Weekend in Montevideo
As many of you know, I love traveling in South America. The culture, the sights, the food, the history of the different countries,...
















