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    Visit Loreto, Baja Sur, Mexico

    With the spectacular views of the Sea of Cortez on one side, and the Sierra de la Giganta mountains on the other, there is the picturesque little “Pueblo Mágico” of Loreto, Baja California Sur. What is a “Pueblo Mágico”? While the direct translation is “Magic Town”, it is a title given to select towns throughout the country by the Mexican…

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    Peru – Cusco & Machu Picchu in 3 Days

    I will never forget the moment we first passed through the gates and followed the path up to where we caught our first glimpse. We stepped onto the platform, gazing down at the grandeur of the great lost civilization, and my heart stood still. There it stood, Machu Picchu, the destination we had journeyed so far to see. Perched atop…

  • Our Visit With the Gray Whales in Baja, Mexico

    One of the biggest checks I think we'll ever check off our bucket list was accomplished this winter: visit the Gray Whales in Baja, and PET one! We've been on the road all the way from Vancouver Island, Canada, travelling south along the west coast, to eventually end up in southern Baja, and this stop was a must for me…

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    Visit Los Cerritos, Baja

    Nestled into a cozy little corner of the southern tip of the Baja peninsula, with the Sierra de la Laguna mountains on one side, and the Pacific Ocean on the other, if you didn’t know where you were going, you would likely miss Los Cerritos altogether.

  • What to see in Barcelona in Three Days

    Do you want to see all the top sights in Barcelona, but only have three days? Follow my weekend-long itinerary to help make planning your visit easy! I travelled here with my Mom three days before taking a Mediterranean cruise for my 40th birthday, and I have to say, it's one of my favourite cities I've ever visited.