4 bedrooms, 2 baths, $110K invested including renovations Over the years as I’ve written about moving abroad, readers have often told me they worry about buying into global real estate markets. Some see it as more risky than buying property where they live now. There are some valid fears behind that, which I’ll go over…
MS Chi-Cheemaun ferry travels to Ontario’s Manitoulin Island from the Bruce Peninsula. Located in Georgian Bay at the north end of Lake Huron, Canada’s Manitoulin Island is the largest freshwater island in the world. This largely rural Northern Ontario isle has quiet lake beaches, scenic hiking trails, and many opportunities to learn about the Indigenous…
One of Cancun’s longest-established resorts has some built-in advantages that come with a huge footprint and a long stretch of beachfront. If you’re looking for an all-inclusive resort with the Riviera Maya’s kind of space but in the action of the main hotel and nightlife zone, then Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun offers much…
If you like hotels that enjoy standing out among competitors because of their personality, chances are good you’ll be a fan of the Kimpton Alton Hotel. Located in the heart of San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood, the Kimpton Alton Hotel’s location makes exploring the City by the Bay on foot simple and straightforward, allowing you…
In Tainan, Taiwan’s oldest city, you might want to balance the historic vibes with cutting edge accommodation. If so, you can opt for a new hotel called The Place Tainan. Part of the Hotel Royal family, it opened in 2022. The hotel is light, bright, and full of high-tech embellishments. Guests enjoy its modern décor…
For more than 3,000 years, Mexico has celebrated Dia de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead. It is believed that during this annual holiday, which takes place Nov. 1-2, the souls of the deceased return to their families, ensuring that their memories and spirits live on. It’s a magical time to visit….
Formerly the Blackstone Hotel originally built in 1916, Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel in Omaha, Nebraska, has a storied history. It was a popular stop-off point for well-traveled folks making their way between San Francisco and Chicago by train. President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jackie spent their fifth wedding anniversary in the stately brick building. …
Are you a beer lover planning a pilgrimage to Pilsen (or Pilzen) in Czechia? You can’t get more convenient than the location of Vienna House Easy by Wyndham: it’s connected by a walkway bridge directly to the Pilsner Urquell brewery. This was the view from our room: We made a beeline straight over the walkway…
Whenever you are not traveling, you should be doing two things related to travel: banking points and miles for the future and updating your travel gear while it’s a buyer’s market. After all, if the luggage and outdoor apparel in your closet is six, eight, or ten years old, it’s ancient. You can pick…
Budapest has a reputation for being a party city, but few visitors know how complex and eccentric the city’s nightlife really is. From rooftop bars and decadent spa parties to jam-packed discos, Budapest has an abundance of venues where you can slam a drink or dance till dawn. On our latest visit to Budapest we stumbled upon…
