Cabo is a fabulous resort city for many families escaping winter cold.  With its 350 sunny days a year and dozens of beaches, one thing for sure here: R & R. There’s many water activities and luxury spas for all tastes.  As an Acupuncturist-at-Sea, I visited here numerous times and enjoy sharing Cabo San Lucas top attractions.    Cabo Resorts by James Wheeler – unsplash.com This Mexican resort city is located at the southern tip of Baja California peninsula.  This dry desert terrain is surrounded by the sparkling waters, where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Oc ..read more

Surrounded by tropical forests and volcanoes with geothermal hot springs is a wonderful blend for a healing destination.  La Fortuna offers a plethora of mineral-rich hot springs, resorts, spas, gardens and wildlife immersed in nature.  It is a place to slow down and rejuvenate your well-being.  I recently tapped into this wellspring for a getaway and experienced La Fortuna as the heart of Costa Rica wellness travel.   So, read on to learn about why you should visit this area for a healthy retreat. About La Fortuna, Costa Rica La Fortuna Falls “La Fortuna” means in English ..read more

Where else can you visit a city in the wake of a recent revolution and go volcano boarding one hour later?   Leon was the epicenter for the Nicaraguan Revolution.  The city proudly teaches you what it means to experience a revolution from a dictator through its poetic murals, monuments and stunning colonial architecture.  Near all this culture is a geological revolution with 5 volcanoes in view from town.  I spent 2 incredible days in Leon and now consider this one of my favorite travel destinations in the world.  So, read on to discover how to plan for a Leon Nic ..read more

Volcano boarding at Cerro Negro is one of the best things to do in Nicaragua.   It is one of the few places in the world where you can experience this unique adventure.   Plus, you can control your speed.  So, almost anyone can do it!  It is only available on an organized tour and requires planning.  I loved my tour here going first thing in the morning.  So, read on to discover my Nicaragua volcano boarding tours and tips for the experience of a lifetime. About Cerro Negro Known as ‘the land of lakes and volcanoes,’ Nicaragua is home to 19 active ..read more

The charming, colonial town of Granada offers plenty of the culture, lakes and volcanoes that Nicaragua is known for.  It’s up and coming for tourism and is even recognized as a world class food destination.  Granada and all of Nicaragua remains authentic without overtourism, like its neighbor Costa Rica.   I spent 2 days here in March 2024 and absolutely loved my stay here.  So, read on to discover these top 12 Granada Nicaragua attractions.  About Granada, Nicaragua Granada is in western Nicaragua on the shores of Lake Nicaragua.  It had a strong indigenou ..read more

If visiting the Galapagos, Isabela is an island to definitely explore. It’s the youngest and largest island in the Galapagos.  Also, Isabela has the most volcanoes and tortoises of any Galapagos Island. On my 9-day Galapagos trip, I stayed in Puerto Villamil for 3 days of tours with Intrepid Travel Group. I enjoyed a hike to the caldera of a volcano, snorkeling, kayaking and seeing wildlife galore. So, read on to discover more about my Isabela Galapagos itinerary and highlights. Isabela Island became formed by the merger of 6 shield volcanoes, with all being active except one.  We hi ..read more

Antigua is a one-of-a-kind destination with so much to explore in nature and culture.  It’s Spanish colonial, baroque-style architecture contrasts with preserved ruins from the earthquakes in the 18th century.  The amazing town is surrounded by volcanoes and fertile plantations of coffee, cacao and avocados.  Between the old and the new, Antiqua does not disappoint.  In February 2024, I spent a week exploring most of these top 20 Antigua Guatemala attractions.  So, read on to discover what to see and do here and why you should visit.   About Antigua, Guatemal ..read more

One of the most epic journeys of my life was circumnavigating Africa.  In 2023, I enjoyed most the ports in a 73-day cruise around Africa with Holland America.  As an Acupuncturist in their spa, I spent my days off exploring the coastline of Africa.  Overall, I wrote 18 blogs for each one of the countries I explored.  Moreover, in this article, I include all the links for the individual blogs for each port visited on the Grand Africa Cruise itinerary.    So, read on to discover what it’s like to circumnavigate Africa. My Grand Africa Cruise Itinerary October ..read more

Welcome to one of the happiest places on Earth. Efate Vanuatu travel sites reveal a pristine Pacific Island paradise.  With beautiful blue lagoons, coral beaches, shipwreck dives, lush rainforests, waterfalls and a Kava Culture, Vanuatu is a one-of-kind destination.    So, read on to learn why the people of Vanuatu have been recognized as some of the happiest people on Earth.  Eton BeachBackground of Vanuatu Located in the South Pacific Ocean, the Republic of Vanuatu spreads out over 80 islands.  It’s a wonderful destination for snorkeling and scuba diving among ..read more

Taormina is an absolute dream.  Surrounded by dramatic vistas and seascapes, this hillside old town is perfect for a walking tour.  Also, it has pedestrianized streets, with Gothic churches, charming piazzas, boutiques and cafes.  Overall, I loved my day here and enjoy sharing Taormina Sicily highlights.  Firstly, I arrived by bus from the cruise terminal in Messina.  Taormina is about 50 km south of Messina.    “Were a man to spend only one day in Sicily and ask, “What must one see?” I would answer him without hesitation, “Taormina.” It is only a lands ..read more