Bonus Resort Encounter
I woke up early that first morning on the Riviera Maya, grabbed my camera, and headed out to explore the resort. My goal was to spot some wildlife before they hid for the rest of day to avoid crossing paths ...Read More
Learning Russian While Swimming With Whale Sharks
Hello! Priviet!
The last place I expected to learn Russian was in Mexico.
On a boat.
Looking for whale sharks.
My main reason to vacation in Mexico this summer was to see and swim with whale sharks. Between June and August, whale sharks come to ...Read More
11 Reasons to Visit Xel-Ha
There are a ton of “natural” attractions to do in the Riviera Maya.
So why Xel-Ha?
It may not have colorful corals, but it’s a great place for your family and friends to practice their snorkeling skills, gives them comfort in seeing ...Read More
Shopping in Playa del Carmen
Whenever someone suggests “Let’s go shopping”, I cringe.
As a woman, this may seem strange, but I was not born with the shopping gene. My mother would always have to bribe me with ice cream and cookies at the mall to ...Read More
Cozumel Upgraded
Fifteen years ago, Cozumel’s San Miguel was a street with a bar scene and a few scattered hotels. The one road around the island was pocked with potholes and hidden beaches.
Today, San Miguel is an exuberant tourist mecca filled with chain ...Read More
A Teaser of What’s to Come
Dear All,
It's been awhile since I posted anything, but that doesn't mean that I've been idle. After a very hectic work schedule for the last few months, my creative juices were not flowing like I wanted them to. I was ...Read More
Swimming with Sea Lions in Baja
We were up early for our tour to Isla Espiritu Santo, part of the Gulf of California Islands that are protected by the Mexican government, off the eastern coast of Baja, just south of La Paz. Our bus driver, Sergio, ...Read More















