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Last year, I spent a lot of time in New Mexico. From watching the stars at White Sands National Park, hiking in the ancient ruins of Chaco Canyon, visiting Native American Pueblos near Gallup, attending the largest balloon festival in the world in Albuquerque, to soaking in the healing waters of Ojo Santa Fe and […]

16 Wellness Experiences in New Mexico to Reset Yourself

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As one of the oldest cities in the United States, Albuquerque boasts a unique multicultural history and heritage. There’s a fun mix of Native American, Hispanic and Latino cultures blending together, to create a hip and vibrant city. For visitors, there is nature, history, architecture and good food. The city has also grown over the past […]

7 Fun Things To Do in Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Have you heard of Cabo and Cancun, but don’t care for the 20-something party scene? Here’s an alternate beach destination for you in Mexico that offers character, luxury and nature. With a number of upscale resorts, pristine beaches, and a new airlift into Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit is positioning itself as a new capital of […]

Riviera Nayarit is The New Luxury and Wellness Capital of Mexico

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National Tequila Day is on July 24. As you enjoy this popular spirit neat or mixed in your margaritas, perhaps you would curious about its origin. Last year, I took a trip to Tequila Town, Mexico – the birthplace of tequila, and learned firsthand about the art of making, drinking and using by-products of tequila. […]

Learning About Tequila in Tequila Town, Mexico

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crossing US border into Mexico

The beautiful city of San Diego, California is located only a few miles north of the Mexico border. In fact, I was driving on Interstate 5 and noticed highway signs that read “Mexico exit is coming up.” My plan was to drive to the end of the US border, park my car at San Ysidro […]

Driving Into Mexico, by Accident!

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Tuna & watermelon ceviche

After it’s grand opening last weekend, everyone is talking about the newest hot spot in town. Located on Peachtree St, close to the Fox Theater, Escorpion Tequila Bar and Cantina is trendy, young and eclectic. The place where Escorpion houses now has seen a few change of hands over the years. Owner Riccardo Ullio already […]

Gastronomo de Mexico

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Portland, Oregon is one of the most diverse cities in the United States. With immigrants and transplants from all over the world, you can find some pretty good restaurants in Portland. And I don’t mean those hole-in-the-wall, mom-and-pop, “authentic” and local kind of slurs. The ethnic themed restaurants in Portland are 100% genuine to their […]

The Best International Restaurants in Portland

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Let me introduce you to a Caribbean island that you probably never heard of before. Saba is a small dot on the map, stretching only 3 miles across, located in the middle of the Caribbean Sea. It is often referred to as “the unspoiled queen” because it is largely uncommercial and well preserved. You will […]

Facts About Saba You May Not Have Known

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