Exploring life's off-the-beaten-path options.
You guys know how Cancun totally deceived me. Beaches controlled by all-inclusive hotels (when all beaches are supposed to be public). Hotel paid guards making sure you don’t step over the sand (or swim) in front of a property. Locals segregated in small strands of sand. Tons of malls full of global brands. A [...]
This is a post I didn’t want to write. I mean who wants to write about the bad (or shameful) aspects of travel. Just when you think you are a travel pro, things like this happen. I was scammed in Playa del Carmen. Ok, it was hard to admit that. *************** If you visit the [...]
After spending two days in Valladolid (in the Yucatan state), I didn’t fill like I got a good grasp of Yucatecan food. I was determined to continue sampling regional dishes in the Riviera Maya area (in the Quintana Roo state). To my dismay (and this statement is based on my experience), it was hard to [...]
As a traveler, I know I have to keep my expectations in check. But when the hype surrounding a destination is larger than life, I can’t avoid feeling extremely optimistic and excited of what I am going to experience. Case in point: Hawaii. Tons of magazine and newspaper ads sing in unison praises to these volcanic [...]
Hello! I’m glad to meet you. My name is Ruth. I like to bond with people by sharing stories, anecdotes and experiences. This blog is my way to share my stories for outstanding people willing to share the beauty of life.
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