After a decade of reverse immigration to Mexico by retirees and rising home prices in North America, can you still find a cheap beach house in Mexico to buy? In most of the places you have probably heard of, not really, but if you know where to look, there are plenty of Mexican beach house…
Cruising to the “flowerpots” on Flowerpot Island The Bruce Peninsula is one of the most beautiful destinations in Ontario for an outdoor getaway. Located four hours’ drive northwest of Toronto, this finger of land that juts into Lake Huron is home to two national parks — Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National Marine…
Feynan Ecolodge and Wadi Dana beyond. Photo © Feynan Ecolodge The sun had already set when we arrived at Feynan Ecolodge, after a long, winding drive into this remote corner of Jordan. We’d gotten off our bus at the “Feynan Reception Centre,” where we transferred to smaller four-wheel-drive vehicles, owned and driven by local Bedouin….
Whether you have at least two or three days to spend in Florence, you shouldn’t miss the bustling food scene at Mercato Centrale. This indoor market is a great place to stop for one of the best culinary experiences in Florence. From pickled olives, the freshest fruits and veggies, to cheeses and breads, oils, wines…
Bristol, located in southwest England is recognized as a city of independent and creative people who love their city. In fact, it is voted one of the UK’s best places to live, year after year. It’s a city of contrasts in many ways, from posh neighborhoods like Clifton Village to the arty and gritty Stokes…
As the sustainability movement continues to gain mainstream steam, more and more people are looking for simple ways to live greener. The problem is that most people don’t know how to start going green. But a great first step is to convert from conventional household products to more eco-friendly products for the home. Despite what…
If you looked up the phrase “double-edged sword” in the dictionary, there should really be a picture of palm oil. Eco-conscious conservationists would likely prefer a complete ban on palm oil products. Growing and harvesting palm oil continues to cause widespread deforestation in countries such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia because brands like Unilever,…
Choosing a place to stay during your vacation can be a challenge. That’s why so many travelers rely on the American Automobile Association’s Diamond rating system to make their trip planning easier. For more than 80 years, a team of AAA independent inspectors have been conducting unannounced, in-person property inspections across more than 30,000 hotels,…
Ready to take the leap? “I’m all for sticking everything in storage and moving abroad to cut my expenses, but what I do for a living isn’t portable. What am I going to do for work if I go traveling or move to another country? How do I look for international jobs? How do I…
In some beach vacation areas you’ve got one strip and that’s it, so choosing your location isn’t all that important. Puerto Vallarta, the popular Pacific Coast sun and fun getaway spot in Mexico, is a whole different animal. Visitors walk out of the buzzing airport here and fan out to multiple sections of this region,…
