Mazatlan, Mexico is not just miles of beaches, but a thriving cultural destination. We found ourselves both day in night in the heat of the dynamic colonial style “Old Mazatlan,” or Centro Historico, a 180-block area district with 479 buildings designated as national historic landmarks. Mazatlan, once a celebrity hideout in the 1930’s for Americans, [...]
Shrimp ceviche, beer battered shrimp, coconut shrimp, cockroach shrimp, grilled shrimp, bacon wrapped shrimp, barbeque shrimp, peel and eat shrimp, shrimp tacos, shrimp quesadillas, and garlic shrimp. Images of Tom Hanks in the film Forest Gump (“Shrimp gumbo, shrimp creole, shrimp soup…”) were conjured up in my mind daily in Mazatlan as I devoured the [...]
After a 45 minute drive from Mazatlan we arrived in a humid desert-like area filled with agave plants. Six other guys and I were strapped in our gear and safety helmets. I was delighted and scared at the same time. This was my first time ziplining and I was slightly suspicious of how safe this [...]
I wanted to interview my dad, John Curtin about his 16,000 mile sailing excursion in 2002-2003 because even though it is almost ten years later, he still talks about this adventure as one of the best experiences of his life. There were still so many questions I wondered about, even after talking with him about [...]
Medellin pronounced “Meda-jean” in Colombia, South America is a vibrant city located in a valley about 626 miles northeast of Bogotá and about an hour and a half from the Amazon. There has been an enormous educational, cultural, social, and urban transformation in Medellin. Today about 2 million tourists visit this city each year, a [...]
The most memorable dining experience I have ever had in my life occurred at El Cielo in Medellin, Colombia. Literally, the night was a sensual feast for all senses. We had what they call 11 moments. One can have up to 20 moments. The chef Juan Manuel Barrientos, winner of several awards, has created a gastronomic [...]
The Botero Collection is the main exhibit at the Museo de Antioquia containing 108 paintings in different media by Medellin’s own Fernando Botero. Twenty-three monumental sculptures surround the Plaza Botero, a wide open expanse facing the museum’s main entrance. The Museum of Antioquia is considered the second most important museum in Colombia. This art deco building [...]
Vieques Island is located just eight miles east of Puerto Rico and is definitely the place where you should head to get away from it all. Escape everyday life stressors to enjoy Vieques beauty, quiet, and pristine beaches. The whole island feels like it is your own. This would be a great wedding destination or [...]
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