Travel

As fall unfolded in the States, I excitedly boarded a plane to South America.  Not only was I escaping the cold, but I was also returning to my favorite continent.  And soon enough the autumn foliage gave way to the Chilean sun kissed Andes. In the previous post, I eluded...

For those of you unaware of the announcement I made several months ago regarding my engagement, news flash: I am getting married!  Never one to lead a simple and uncomplicated life, my fiance (who is Argentinean) and I decided to have the wedding in Buenos Aires, Argentina.  Sounds glamorous, yes,...

On my last morning in Cuba, I experienced the country at its most frustrating.  After eating a delicious Cuban breakfast at our casa and saying our sad goodbyes to Sergio, Miriam, and their daughter, we departed for the airport.  We checked in with the airline and got through customs with...

Playa del Blanco is a deserted beach with a wide strip of fine, white sand (hence the name) that slopes gently into the sea.  It had some of the calmest waters I have ever been in and was definitely one of those beaches that is so beautiful it inspires you...

We chose to leave La Habana yet again, this time we went on a catamaran around the peninsular beach of Varadero, which is located about two hours from the capitol in the northernmost part of the island.  It is the largest resort town in Cuba, where Europeans flock to in...