Let’s check in to a hotel that lives up to its name in the Santurce neighborhood of San Juan.
Tag: Latin America
Traveling Light: Guadalajara, Mexico Packing List
A real-life packing list from a week spent in hot and sunny Guadalajara – all packed in a carry on, of course!
Travel Guide: How to Spend a Week in Guadalajara, Mexico
Back in April, I had the absolute pleasure of spending a week in Guadalajara with my partner, Michael. It was the first time I’d had the chance to travel for my birthday since 2019, and so it only felt right to choose a destination that has long been on my list of places to visit. …
Semana Santa: What to Expect on Good Friday and Easter Sunday in Guadalajara
Spoiler alert: there are plenty of things to do in Guadalajara and beyond!
Guadalajara Food Guide: Everything We Ate (and Drank!) in Mexico’s Second City
…and all the places you need to add to your Guadalajara itinerary.
Tequila Day Trip: Our Airbnb Experience and What You Need to Know Before You Go
What you need to know before you take a day trip to a distillery, Cantaritos el Gรผero #1, and the town of Tequila, Mexico.
Worth the Trip: A Review of Guadalajara’s Corn-Focused Restaurant, Xokol
What you need to know about dining at Guadalajara’s hidden gem, Xokol (and yes, this includes just how much it costs!)
Traveling Light: Packing List for Cartagena, Colombia
Everything I packed for a four-day trip to Cartagena – and a review of The Day Crossover Sandals from Everlane
Rosario Islands Day Trip: A Review of Islabela Eco Resort
A trip to Cartagena wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the beach. But after reading numerous reviews of the beaches in the Bocagrande district citing thick crowds, constant offers from street vendors (including oyster scams and sudden massages), and slightly murky water, we decided to look further afield to Colombia’s Rosario Islands. The islands …
Travel Guide for Four Days in Cartagena, Colombia
“Wow, Cartagena?” People asked Michael and me, over and over again when we told people where we were traveling for our eleventh (dating) anniversary. The truth is, we weren’t really considering international destinations for our trip. Our sights were initially set on Portland, Maine – first flying to Boston and making the two-hour drive up. …