Are the Galapagos Islands Worth the Cost & Hassle?
We hesitated about going to the Galapagos because of the cost. Turns out you can do it more cheaply & help the locals. Totally worth it!
Tema Frank
Historical Fiction & Business Author, World Traveler & Speaker
Tema Frank
Historical Fiction & Business Author, World Traveler & Speaker
Tema
ChatGPT is a Lying Narcissist!
ChatGPT and its Bing search engine equivalent have an AI version of Narcissistic Personality Disorder. They will tell you lies but sound oh, so convincing.
Is Cuenca, Ecuador, the Perfect Winter Snowbird Destination (2023)
Our quest for another place to escape long, cold Canadian winters has led us to Ecuador.
Strawberries at Lunch: Mexico City Food & Drink Reviews (2023)
Where to eat in Mexico City, by district.
What to do on a Monday in Mexico City (2023)
Most museums in Mexico City are closed on Mondays, but there's still plenty to do.
What to Do in Magnificent Mexico City – Part I (2023)
Mexico City adventures: cycling in the city, eating, drinking, and the incredible Anthropology Museum
What to do in Magnificent Mexico City: Part 2 (2023)
Exploring ancient Mexico City: the Zocalo, the Templo Mayor archeological site, and the magnificent colonial-era Postal Palace
Book Review: The Portraitist, by Susanne Dunlap
A different perspective on the French Revolution -- through the eyes of a rising female portrait artist.
How to Travel for 100 Days With Just Carry-on Luggage in 2024
Travelling to multiple continents over 100+ days is totally do-able with only carry-on luggage. Here's how.
Bye bye Twitter
I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with Twitter. Since Elon Musk’s takeover it has become a hate-hate relationship. Not one to stay in abusive relationships, I’ve now quit Twitter and am trying Mastodon. You can follow me there, if you’d…