Cycling on Mallorca, Spain
Guest post by John Shaw on a 9-day cycling trip on Mallorca, Spain
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Tema Frank
Historical Fiction & Business Author, World Traveler & Speaker
Tema Frank
Historical Fiction & Business Author, World Traveler & Speaker
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3 Months in Mexico: Mazatlan, San Miguel de Allende, Oaxaca & Puerto Morelos
Our years-long hunt for the perfect snowbird destination continues
Read More3 Months in Mexico: Mazatlan, San Miguel de Allende, Oaxaca & Puerto MorelosCobbles, Culture & Countryside: Cycling & More in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico (2024)
While Tema attended the San Miguel Writers Conference, DH (aka John) tried to figure out how to cycle on irregular cobblestones in and around the beautiful mountain town of San Miguel de Allende, in the Mexican state of Guanajuato.
Read MoreCobbles, Culture & Countryside: Cycling & More in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico (2024)Is San Cristobal de las Casas Set to Be the Next Big Expat Retiree Destination?
Pros & cons of San Cristobal de las Casas, in Chiapas, Mexico, after having spent a month here.
Read MoreIs San Cristobal de las Casas Set to Be the Next Big Expat Retiree Destination?Active Touring at High-Altitudes in Latin America
Physically fit travel bloggers rarely mention the impact of elevation on what you can do. But even the fittest of us can struggle at high altitude.
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There's a lot to love about Cuenca, Ecuador. But it has a few downsides too. This article should help you decide if it's right for you.
Read MoreRead This Before Deciding Whether to Retire in Cuenca, EcuadorWhere to Find Live Music in Cuenca, Ecuador
One thing we look for in choosing where to spend our winter months is a wide variety of cultural activities, and especially live music. When I was in my late teens and 20s I couldn’t go to clubs because I…
Book Review: The Courtesan’s Daughter
Book review of "The Courtesan's Daughter" by Susanne Dunlap. See also my review of her book, The Portraitist, which I loved!
Read MoreBook Review: The Courtesan’s DaughterAre 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!
Read MoreAre the Galapagos Islands Worth the Cost & Hassle?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.
Read MoreIs Cuenca, Ecuador, the Perfect Winter Snowbird Destination (2023)Strawberries at Lunch: Mexico City Food & Drink Reviews (2023)
Where to eat in Mexico City, by district.
Read MoreStrawberries at Lunch: Mexico City Food & Drink Reviews (2023)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.
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