“They make wine in Mexico?” Our sommelier at Auberge Bishop’s Lodge in Santa Fe recommends we try a Sauvignon Blanc from Valle de Guadalupe in Baja, Mexico. I take a sip. It’s…
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Santa Fe carries many accolades. Located at 7,000 feet in the foothills of the southern Rockies, Santa Fe is the highest and oldest capital in the U.S. Founded in 1610,…
Bombings in Belfast and Dublin. U2 singing Sunday Bloody Sunday. A 1970’s economy so dire that at one point banks closed their doors and pubs became de facto banks. Ireland…
Laos. It’s a throwback to Thailand or Cambodia 20-30 years ago. I don’t see it changing much from an economic or social perspective. But from a tourism perspective, it already…
Ethiopia is safe. It is peaceful. With 100 million people, it has among the largest and youngest populations in Africa. It’s one of the fastest growing economies in the world.…
I could tell you that I was lured to Sri Lanka by its unspoiled Indian Ocean beaches and mystical inland mountains; by archeological treasures left behind by ancient Buddhist kingdoms;…
Hands down, Rwanda is one of my favorite countries. Warm people and beautiful landscapes. Safe, clean, and efficient. Economically and environmentally-minded. Seriously, Where Am I? Rwanda will change how you…
Judging by the frequency in which I’m asked, Croatia is the new hot travel destination. I visited June 2016. So what’s my Croatia travel advice? If it’s early in your…
Poland is in my blood. But regardless of your ancestral roots, the country is a must-visit. Relative to Paris and Prague, Poland remains relatively ignored by the travel masses. Go…
