Thanksgiving is about practicing gratitude. More specifically it's about the celebration of generosity and giving refuge. It didn't work out for the Indians, but that generosity became the centerpiece of what it meant to be American. As a child of refugee parents, I'm very proud to call myself American. America is my country; America is... Continue Reading →
Looking Back and Moving Forward: Mexico to Belize
When traveling, the most important thing is to keep an open mind. When you go with the flow and allow the seasons to change, you'll find it easier for the wind to whisk you up and drop you somewhere unexpected. The best unexpected surprises as far as I'm concerned are inevitably people-related. On the trip... Continue Reading →
Exploring Yucatan’s Mayan Roots
The Yucatan peninsula is, as my hostel owner would call it, Peter Pan Land. With hundreds of cenotes, caves, underground rivers, and Mayan ruins, you needn't look far for a great adventure. It's even home to one of the New World Wonders, Chichen-Itza. The Mayans lived in this area but each ruin was as unique... Continue Reading →