Last month I had an incredible 5 day adventure in Cuba. It was the first time I was in the Caribbean since my Aruba trip in 2017, so the warm sun was a welcome sight! One of the things people talk about in Cuba is the culture shock - of seeing a city (and nation) seemingly "stuck in time". But I had actually read up a lot about Cuba and I didn't experience the level … [Read more...] about 15 Things I Learned From Visiting Cuba
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Ultimate Guide To Havana Cuba for Americans – 2019
Ah Cuba, what a place to be! Last month I had the pleasure of visiting Cuba for the first time and I had a blast. What's not to love? You have beautiful beaches, incredible history, and friendly people. I had read a lot about the country and its history, so I was super excited to hit the ground running. I think Cuba is a unique combination of old world charm … [Read more...] about Ultimate Guide To Havana Cuba for Americans – 2019
Guide To Guadalajara Nightlife: Best Nightclubs & Bars
Wondering where to go in Guadalajara? Well, here is my guide to Guadalajara nightlife! I had the opportunity to spend a week in Guadalajara this past October and I had a blast. The city has an interesting nightlife scene so be prepared for a lot of late nights and some bad hangovers! This guide will show you how to approach the nightlife scene in Guadalajara, where to go, … [Read more...] about Guide To Guadalajara Nightlife: Best Nightclubs & Bars
How Safe Is Guadalajara For Gringos (In 2018)?
So...just how safe is Guadalajara for gringos? I'm glad you asked that question...some of my friends questioned my decision to visit Guadalajara this past October. You're going to Guadalajara? Isn't that dangerous? Aren't their drug cartels down there? Those were the most common questions I got when I traveled to Guadalajara. The short answer is YES, … [Read more...] about How Safe Is Guadalajara For Gringos (In 2018)?
Best Restaurants in Guadalajara
This past October I was lucky enough to visit Guadalajara. And one of my favorite things about Guadalajara is the quality of the food. The food is amazing. And best of all? You don't have to break the bank to get a great meal. Your dollar goes very fall in the city. I ate out pretty much every night when I visited the city. Three restaurants I ate at in the city really … [Read more...] about Best Restaurants in Guadalajara
9 Must Do Things In Guadalajara For Solo Travelers
You're going where? That's the one question a lot of my friends and co-workers when I told them I was going to Guadalajara for a week. Despite being Mexico's second largest city (with 5 million people in the metro area), Guadalajara still isn't well known to us gringos. But that's fine by me! When I go to Mexico I like to avoid all the touristy spots like Cancun and Puerto … [Read more...] about 9 Must Do Things In Guadalajara For Solo Travelers
5 Reasons Why I’m Visiting Guadalajara Mexico!
When people think about going to Mexico they're probably thinking about Mexico City or one of the beach resorts like Cuba, Cabo, or Puerto Vallarta. But many of those beach sites are really touristy, which I'm not a big fan of. Don't get me wrong...Cancun is a lot of fun. And I think everyone should experience it at least once. But for this my upcoming Mexico trip, I … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why I’m Visiting Guadalajara Mexico!