Studying Spanish in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Studying Spanish in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

After spending some time in Cancun, it was time to take the short journey southward to Playa del Carmen.  Locals usually shorten the name of this coastal city to simply …Continue reading »

My escape to Mexico for the winter

My escape to Mexico for the winter

  Many of you know that I’ve been plotting my escape from so-called-sunny California for quite some time. Winters always get me down, and the sunshine, cervezas, and senoritas south …Continue reading »

The Gambia: A Small West African Country with a Big Smile

The Gambia: A Small West African Country with a Big Smile

Travel photographer and writer Kathryn, from ‘Travel with Kat’, tells us about West Africa’s The Gambia and an exciting day at a traditional Jola Festival. The Gambia is a bit …Continue reading »

Book Review: The People of Burning Man

Book Review: The People of Burning Man

Book Review: The People of Burning Man Portraits of Revolutionary Spirits Julian Cash is the author / photographer / creative mastermind behind the book, The People of Burning man.  And …Continue reading »

Stay Cool this Summer

Stay Cool this Summer

Don’t spend the dog days of summer trying to cool off in the local community pool (ick) or the mall watching middle aged women in polyester suits speed walk. Get out and get living.Continue reading »