Visiting the Yellow City of Izamal, Mexico

Known as the Yellow City ( Ciudad de Amarillo ), Izamal in Mexico, is a small, Colonial town in Yucatán, where most buildings are famously painted yellow. If you enjoy photography, visiting Izamal is a dream. The yellow buildings set against the blue sky and cobble stone streets make Izamal one of the most charming […]

Free Things to do in Boston – visiting Boston on a budget

It’s no secret, that Boston is not the cheapest destination. If you go and research the most expensive places to visit in the US, Massachusetts’ capital will sure make the top 10. Between the very high hotel prices, pricey restaurants and cost of attractions, don’t expect your Boston trip to be a cheap one. Having […]

Chichen Itza in Mexico – how to plan the perfect visit

Chichen Itza in Mexico needs no introduction. It’s one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the top tourist attractions in the country. Out of all the archeological sites found in the Yucatán area, Chichén Itzá is the best known and most visited one, drawing over 2 million […]

Valladolid in Mexico – a hidden gem in Yucatán

Valladolid in Mexico is a beautiful Colonial town, that is still a bit of a hidden gem in the Yucatán Peninsula. Many people quickly pass through it on the way to the bigger and more popular Mérida or make a brief stop after visiting Chichén Itzá. But after spending 2 days in Valladolid in Mexico, […]

Visiting Salem, MA – best things to do in the Witch City

Saalem Witch Museum, one of the best things to do in Salem

Salem, a coastal town just 25 miles North of Boston, is easily one of my favorite destinations in New England. It’s picturesque, loaded with history, great food and unique shopping. Best known as the site of the infamous Witch Trials of 1692, Salem is also one of the most haunted places in the US and […]