Toronto’s food and street art keeps us warm

As we move through the gears on our trip and the pace quickens, we find ourselves whisked along by our own itinerary. It feels like we’ve only just arrived in San Diego before we’re repacking again for the next stage of our journey. Where are we going next? We’re heading north again all the way east … Read more

How much has Cuba changed – and is the romance over?

How much has Cuba changed - Mr & Mrs Romance

Famous for its beauty, culture, music and history, Cuba is a fascinating country. But how much has Cuba changed since 2014? Cuba expert and long-time tourism operator John Ahrens gives us the lowdown. We were incredibly lucky. November 2014 found us flying over the Caribbean for our first visit to Cuba. It had been a … Read more

Is the best apple pie in the USA really in Julian, California?

Is the best apple pie in America in Julian, California, USA

Apple pie is as American as the stars and stripes of Old Glory, but not all apple pie is made equal. We explore the possibility that the best apple pie in the USA is in the little gold rush town of Julian, California. It’s no exaggeration to say that America has a fascination with apple … Read more

Mayans in Mexico – our tour of Mayan villages

From eating traditional Mayan food and learning about the ancient culture and history of Maya to meeting a 97-year-old Mayan elder and watching him leap from his hammock to show us photos, we were hooked. Our tour of the Mayan communities of Mexico was simply unforgettable. Mayans. Apart from that terrifying scare-monger calendar of theirs, … Read more

Where to stay in Tulum, Mexico – Casa de las Olas

Tulum and the eastern coast of the Yucatan peninsular is one of Mexico’s great secrets. Lush jungles, ancient ruins, spectacular Caribbean beaches, beautiful food, friendly people. But where do you stay? For us it’s got to be Casa de las Olas – the House of the Waves. Snuggled in amongst the palm trees of the … Read more

Our first-timer’s guide to San Diego, CA

For me California conjures images of endless pristine beaches, perfect weather, happy people and great food.  It’s a cliché, but like all clichés, there’s got to be an element of truth to it somewhere. A quintessence that provides the rule. There’s nowhere else closer to this perfect visage than San Diego. It’s a happy city – a … Read more

The Ultimate First-timer’s Guide to New York City

New York is one of my favourite places in the whole world. I dreamt about visiting for years and when I finally made it there, with some very high expectations, NYC didn’t disappoint. If anything, it exceeded all my expectations and made me want to move there. When people ask me why I love NYC, I … Read more