Christian, Author, Traveler
School education taught about bees; the cute, busy yellow and black bees, often portrayed in cartoons but with a nasty sting. However, did you know that there are stingless bees? They look nothing like bees and more like mosquitoes but… Read moreMayan Bees Sanctuary – Cozumel
In the last decade, Mexico City has gone to great lengths to encourage, entice, and welcome domestic and international tourists. It’s an architectural haven of old and modern buildings, but seeing all it offers is challenging. It’s huge. You could… Read moreHop-On, Hop-Off with Turibus in Mexico City
Some friendships come and go. Some start in unusual circumstances and become life-changing. Eduardo (founder of Canoa Maya Cozumel), Rocio, and Edson, all canoe enthusiasts, met while participating in the Travesia Sagrada Maya and have since been partners in Canoa… Read moreCanoeing the Mayan Way with Canoa Maya Cozumel
Remnant of Colonial Mexico in the Yucatan Peninsula is delightful Merida, a city that defines Mexico. Spanish conquistador, Francisco de Montejo founded the city in 1542, built upon the ancient Mayan city of T’hó, which thrived for centuries before the… Read moreMerida, Remnant of Colonial Mexico
Tulancingo is a quaint city in the Hidalgo Province of Mexico, 119 km from Mexico City. Founded by the Toltecs in 645 AD and after several cultures such as the Chichimecas, the Aztecs, the Spanish conquistadors, and the French controlled it, Mexico… Read moreTulancingo, Mexico – A Must Visist
Living on Cozumel Island, you become accustomed to the enormous cruise ships anchored in the ports daily. It’s the norm. But now and then an infinitely smaller vessel docks and creates a frenzy of interest for locals and tourists. The… Read moreSimon Boliver Sailship Visits Cozumel
Xochimilco (pronounced sow·chee·meel·kow) is a vibrant area 122 km south of Mexico City, renowned for its ecological significance and rich tapestry of culture and history woven through its iconic water transport system. The canals of Xochimilco stretch over 170 kilometers,… Read moreXochimilco – Mexico
Oban, Scotland – The Quaintest Haven I’ve been told on so many occasions of the beauty of Scotland. However, I only grasped the magnitude of this statement on the 3 hour trip from Glasgow airport to Oban, and or the… Read moreOban, Scotland – The Quaintest Haven
Tucked away in the Shuswap Lake region of British Columbia, Canada is a little village, still wrapped in the old world called Chase. Thriving on forestry and tourism Chase is a delightful and refreshing place to visit. This quaint village… Read moreChase, BC, Canada – a little gem.
Puerto Escondido Recently I was blessed to have the opportunity to travel to Puerto Escondido, Mexico. I went to a Christian Surfers Mexico conference (read here). I flew from Cancun to Huatulco via Mexico City, and since I arrived late… Read morePuerto Escondido, Mexico