Lost in the Magic of the Island of Crete

Don't let the word "island" trick your brain into thinking that Crete is small.. It is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, measuring 160 miles east to west, and boasting 650 miles of coastline. and deserves at least 1-2 weeks to explore it superficially and much longer to take a deeper dive. Crete is… Continue reading Lost in the Magic of the Island of Crete

Baja Bliss: The Best Beaches of La Paz

Baja California Sur, and more specifically the town of La Paz, is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, each boasting crystal-clear waters and stunning views. Not sure where to begin? Don't worry, I've made it easy for you to decide which one to visit first! I say "first," because, in… Continue reading Baja Bliss: The Best Beaches of La Paz

Punta Del Este & Punta Ballena, Uruguay

I was fortunate enough to ring in 2019 with loved ones in Punta Del Este, a beach town on the southeast end of Uruguay, 130 km from Montevideo. To get to Punta Del Este I purchased a ferry + bus combo ticket which included a ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo, then a bus transfer… Continue reading Punta Del Este & Punta Ballena, Uruguay

The Surf Town of Maresias

Two weeks ago I started my Tuesday morning by heading to the major bus station in the city of Sao Paulo (Tietê) to catch a bus to Maresias, a surf-focused beach town, about 5 hours away via the common bus line, Onibus. I had been told this bus ride would be about 3.5 hours, but… Continue reading The Surf Town of Maresias