My Favorite Natural Getaways in Illinois
If you are driving the Great River Road or Route 66, these five natural stops are detours you need to consider. Illinois is not going to compete with Utah, California or Alaska when it comes to nature, and it does not need to. What Illinois quietly offers is something different. Small canyons hidden between cornfields, […]
Best Stops Along the Classic Route 66 in Illinois
In Illinois, the original Route 66 still feels alive. From the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge on the Mississippi to the Route 66 Begin sign in Chicago, here are the stops worth planning your trip around. There is a reason Route 66 became the most famous road in the world, and Illinois is a big […]
Why I Planned an Illinois Road Trip
Illinois is home to two of the most iconic road trips in the United States. Route 66 and the Great River Road. I drove both, alone, and the contrast between them said more about America than I expected. When people think about Illinois, they usually only think about Chicago. The skyline, the deep dish, the […]
How To Plan A Road Trip In Louisiana
Planning a road trip in Louisiana means diving into a journey filled with rich history, vibrant culture, and unforgettable food. Louisiana offers a road trip experience like no other. With its blend of French, Spanish, African, and Native American cultures, the state is a melting pot of traditions and flavors – way different that any […]
Visiting cenotes in Yucatan – the sacred Mayan underground natural pools
Secretly hidden among the jungles of the Yucatan Peninsula, the cenotes in Mexico were once considered a portal between the underworld and us. Today, it is a bit more complex than that. We were driving for almost an hour through the dense jungle and beside a couple of signs indicating we are in the right […]
How to plan an adventure road trip at the Yucatan Peninsula
Cenotes, white sandy beaches, Mayan temples or traditional villages – a road trip at the Yucatan Peninsula means a lot of options and decisions to be made. Everyone who ever went on a road trip knowns the struggles of planning the perfect itinerary. You want to have a good mix of activities, discover “on” and […]
Road Trip in Yucatan – Tips for renting and driving a car in Mexico
Rent a car, plan your itinerary, and prepare for an emergency. Here is all you need to know before you start a road trip at the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico There is nothing like a road trip in a new country and Mexico does not disappoint. I have been on assignment at the Yucatan peninsula […]
Exploring the Underwater Museum of Art (MUSA) in Mexico
Located at the coast of Cancun, the Underwater Museum of Art in Mexico is an exciting getaway for those wanting to discover something new and unique The marine life has always fascinated me. It is a completely different world in a totally strange environment waiting to be fully discovered. I always saw myself as an […]
Islands of the Yucatan Peninsula – Isla Mujeres or Cozumel?
Located in one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, Isla Mujeres and Cozumel are two very diverse paradises. The question is: which one is better? Minutes away from Quintana Roo’s coastline in the Mexican Caribbean, Isla Mujeres and Cozumel are two of the most popular islands not only in Mexico, but in the […]
Chasing Tacos in Texas – Which are the best taco places?
If you have to eat only tacos for the rest of your life, Texas is the place to live. I went on a “Taco-journey”and found out why tacos are considered a cult. “You can’t pray if you haven’t heard from God yet”. That’s what my friend Steve from California said while we were tasting the […]