Travel can inspire creativity in many different ways. For writer Tracy Hewitt Meyer, a visit to an especially fascinating place — an abandoned “lunatic asylum” — created such a spark of imagination that it eventually resulted in an engaging new book called Generation Annihilation (BHC Press, October 10th, 2023). The book, a young adult psychological…
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Where to Celebrate Day of the Dead 2023
Some of the best places to celebrate and observe Dia de los Muertos in Mexico and Ecuador
Travel Insider: Q&A with Jason Block, WorldVia Travel Group
An insightful Q&A with Jason Block, CEO of WorldVia Travel Group, one of the nation’s top travel host agencies.
Why Your Flight is Delayed: A Pilot Reveals the Surprising Truth
No one likes flight delays. And according to a recent report in Forbes, flight delays are up over last year. Some of the worst delays keep passengers waiting for hours or even a day or more, just to board the flight they’ve paid for. And you may be surprised about why these ridiculously delayed flights…
7 Amazing Art Museums in Mexico City’s Centro Histórico
These 7 art museums are some of the best in Mexico City’s historic downtown.
Los Cabos Pride Brings Vibrant, Rainbow-Hued Excitement to Mexico (VIDEO)
Mexico is known as one of Latin America’s most progressive and LGBTQ+-friendly nations. And that welcoming attitude was on full display during the 2023 Los Cabos Pride event, which took place in June in downtown Cabo San Lucas. You can click here to see my video of Los Cabos Pride or scroll to the bottom…
Celebrating Queens Pride, New York City’s 2nd-Biggest LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration
The sun shone brightly over the streets of Jackson Heights, one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the New York City, as the annual Queens Pride celebration once again brought the LGBTQ+ community together in a vibrant display of love, acceptance, and unity. As New York City’s first big pride event of the year, Queens…
The Best Ways to Travel to Major Sporting Events
You’re a sports fan. You’re obsessed with one team. And you’re dying to travel to see their big game in some other city. What’s the best way to plan a trip to a major sporting event? During a recent interview on WGRZ-TV, I shared travel tips about how to plan a trip to see the…
This Spectacular Cemetery will Blow Your Mind With its Beautiful Gravestones
Quick: name one of the world’s most interesting cemeteries. You may think of Recoleta in Buenos Aires, Hollywood Forever in Los Angeles, St. Louis in New Orleans. But you may not have heard about one especially fascinating and beautiful burial ground: Cave Hill Cemetery. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, Cave Hill Cemetery is a 296-acre venue…
The 6 Best Places for Remote Working at an All-Inclusive Resort
How do you mix business with pleasure when you’re at a beach resort? The pandemic made it easier for more people to combine work and travel, as the concept of a “workation” became more common. Some hoteliers revamped their furnishings to increase the amount of space and amenities they could offer to travelers who wanted…
This Fascinating Survey Will Identify Your Traveler Type
There are many different kinds of travelers: cranky ones who find a reason to get stressed out in any situation, curious ones who are always on the lookout for a new unforgettable experience, adventurous people who are only happy when a trip truly takes their breath away. So what kind of traveler are you? Amadeus,…
New Name, New Outlook: Why I Rebranded This Travel Blog
The popular travel blog LatinFlyer has expanded and relaunched with a new name: DEPARTURE LEVEL. Here’s why.
Top 10 Reasons to Love the Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya Resort
If you’re looking for a fresh spot for an adults-only beach vacation, the Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya has lots to offer.
The Best LGBTQ Vacation Destinations in Latin America
The Gay Travel Awards has named the top LGBTQ vacation destinations, hotels and experiences. Latin America scores especially well.