By Reese Jones Picturesque beaches, endless fiestas, and bottomless tequila are usually what come to mind when people think of Mexico. But nestled in the hills of Baja California is the hidden gem that is Valle de Guadalupe. Valle de Guadalupe has come to be known as Mexico's response to California’s iconic Napa Valley and the fast-rising Temecula Valley— minus the hefty … [Read more...] about Five Things to Do in Guadalupe Mexico
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New Mexico’s Desert of Enchantment—White Sands National Monument
By Joseph Ciccanti The word desert does not usually conjure up the word enchantment, but there is one section of desert that can be considered akin to enjoying a beach all to yourself on a bright, sunny day. The temperature feels perfect—in the upper sixties with zero humidity and not a cloud in the sky. You lie on one of the numerous sand dunes while feeling the gentle … [Read more...] about New Mexico’s Desert of Enchantment—White Sands National Monument
Funky Monkey Hostel and Other Mazatlán Adventures
By Tim Gardiner ITWPA Member Last winter, an invitation was extended to my friend and me to travel to Mexico for a stay at his hostel in Mazatlán. We were anxious to escape Colorado’s hostile freezing temps. We packed up and headed south, ready for anything. After a relatively easy border crossing at Juarez Mexico, our excitement started to mount as we entered the great … [Read more...] about Funky Monkey Hostel and Other Mazatlán Adventures
Vieques, Puerto Rico – Day Trip, Multi-day Trip, or a Lifetime
By Michael Hopkins Have you heard about Vieques, Puerto Rico, or as many Puerto Ricans know this island, Isla Nina, Little Girl Island? It’s a small island located 8-miles east of the main island of Puerto Rico. It is commercially accessible by water ferry leaving from Ceiba. Fly there from San Juan International airport or the smaller local airport of Isla Grande. … [Read more...] about Vieques, Puerto Rico – Day Trip, Multi-day Trip, or a Lifetime
Toledo in Half a Day
By Mike Desantis No, not Ohio where it’s pronounced toe-lee-doe, but Spain where it’s pronounced toe-lay-doe. Toledo is a UNESCO World Heritage city so there is a lot to see and really deserves more than the few hours we spent. To get there from Madrid, take a quick 30-minute ride from Madrid Atocha train station on the national railway for €11 ($14.50) per person … [Read more...] about Toledo in Half a Day