Fri, 13 Aug 2010: Barfing through Barcelona
If you don't want to do a historical vacation through Mexican Independence sites, you may want to join the crowd of people who go to Barcelona to get drunk and sun-burned.
Fri, 13 Aug 2010: Celebrating Mexican Independence with Travel
The Dallas Morning News has published a kind of travel guide to places of importance in the Mexican War of Independence.
Thu, 17 Jun 2010: Chimayó
If you're like me and have a daughter going off to college, there just may not be enough money for a vacation in Spain or Latin America. A less expensive alternative might be a visit to Chimayó, New Mexico, which apparently does have a Latin American flavor.
Mon, 31 May 2010: Colombia: Paradise or Hell?
Click HERE to get an official, admittedly promotional view of the country. Still, there seems to be a lot of information on the site; and-to tell the truth-I'm almost willing to buy into the notion of Colombia as a place "where the only risk is wanting to stay."
Thu, 27 May 2010: Galapagos Islands
Going to Ecuador? Maybe you should consider a trip to the Galapagos Islands.
Fri, 21 May 2010: Barcelona or Madrid?
If you had to choose, which city would you visit?
Wed, 05 May 2010: Virtual Tour of South America
Since my daughter is going off to college next Fall and my job prospects are up in the air, the possibility of actually travelling to South America becomes more and more remote. Maybe the best I can do is take a virtual tour with 360 degree photos. I also need to explore the capabilities of Google Earth, which I've just now downloaded.
Tue, 04 May 2010: Want to visit the planet Vulcan?
Vulcan, of course, is the home planet of Star Trek's Dr. Spock. If you don't have a space ship, the town of Vulcan in Alberta, Canada is ready to welcome you.
Sat, 01 May 2010: An Insider's Guide to Mexico City
Thu, 25 Feb 2010: U.S. Renews Mexico Travel Alert
The State Department still considers parts of Mexico risky for American travelers. I notice that even Monterrey, where I'd like to take a family Spring vacation, is mentioned. I'll have to explain to my wife that most of the trouble comes on the road to Monterrey and that we'll be flying over the problem. Anyway, read the CNN report.