Beach, Booze and Boobs: A Local’s View of Cancun, Mexico

Cancun is beautiful beach destination with nightlife, cuisine, attractions and history. Find out more about the sites of Cancun from a local’s perspective.

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4 Beautiful Sites to Visit Near Dresden, Germany

This post was updated February 15th, 2020. Dresden lies within the state of Saxony and is the capital city with a population just above half a million. While the city itself offers a charming visit, no trip to Dresden can be considered complete without taking advantage of some of the best days trips outside the […]

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How to Apply for a Spanish Residency Visa and Move to Spain

How to apply for a long term or long stay Spanish Residency Visa. Tips on how to move to Spain with a non lucrative Spanish Visa.

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Running a Half Marathon 5 Years After Cancer

Five years ago I found a malignant tumor in my thigh. After treatment, it’s now behind me and I can focus on achieving my goals – like running a half marathon!

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Wuppertal: Where an Elephant Rode the Monorail (Unsuccessfully)

We recently visited Wuppertal to ride its 100 year old monorail, but that’s not the only interesting fact about this train. Ever heard of the elephant incident?

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A Look into the Art Scene of Düsseldorf

Taking a peak into the artistic offerings of Düsseldorf we found human-size spiderwebs suspensions, rooms upon rooms of opera costumes, and plenty more!

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Düsseldorf’s Carnival: Drag Queens, Costumes, and Parades!

Carnival in Dusseldorf? Think: lip-syncing drag queens, elaborate floats, every type of costumes, and the all exhilaration that is the celebration of Carnival.

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Two Days in Rothenburg Germany

Rothenburg is one of the few medieval towns in Germany not destroyed during the war. Here are the top sights during a 2 day visit to this small town in Bavaria.

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Celebrating the Holiday Spirit in Basel, Switzerland

Located at the intersections of France, Germany, & Switzerland, Basel is an easy visit & not as expensive as its other Swiss counterparts, Zürich & Geneva!

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New Years Eve Traditions From the Americas to Europe

The past 2 years we’ve been celebrating New Years Eve outside the United States. See what fun New Years Eve traditions we’ve picked up from around the globe.

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