It’s been over two years since I’ve written a blog post. I’ve been in a crazy state for the past couple of years. So many transitions and life changes that my priorities have temporarily shifted. Today as I was thinking about my travel blogs, I had the thought that sometimes in life we need to take … [Read more...]
New Hometown Tourist Website Brings The World into Your Backyard
February 9, 2015 By
Yes. I have been busy. :) We officially relaunched Hometown Tourist last week, and we are proud of what we've put together. We rebuilt our site to make it much easier to find and share city recommendations. We have created a more navigable website with additional resources, and a new visual … [Read more...]
Going to Prague? Check Out Kutná Hora and The Bone Church!!
October 27, 2014 By
Kutná Hora is home to The Bone Church, it's also a UNESCO World Heritage City, with a few World Heritage Sites. While researching which cities to visit during my Fall European Tour, I came across a piece on The Bone Church, located just outside of Prague. My thoughts were if I'm in Prague a church … [Read more...]
Living Like A Local In Jamaica
September 22, 2014 By
*I originally wrote this for Hometown Tourist. This article has some great information on living like a local in Jamaica, so I had to share with you! And, you must check out the video below. It's informative and funny!! :) [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88lrZr4MzdU[/youtube] Living like a … [Read more...]
3 Ways To See Toronto!!
August 18, 2014 By
Toronto is one of those vibrant cities that takes you by surprise. It’s hip, happening and diverse. To see Toronto in all her glory, I recommend taking to the streets, the water, and the air. Start on the streets with a self-guided walking tour that starts in Chinatown, goes through Kensington … [Read more...]
Eating Healthy in Jamaica. Ital is Vital!!
August 5, 2014 By
Eating healthy in Jamaica is easy!! The secret? Ital, the diet of the Rastafari. Ital restaurants, if you can call them that, will not be in the guidebooks. They are truly off the beaten path, on some obscure side street, with a dirt parking lot and picnic tables for eating, if … [Read more...]
Authentic. Honest. San Felipe.
July 1, 2014 By
Out of the blue I received an email from a friend titled, "Best Travel Deal Everrrrrrrr!" And, since she never emails I figured it must be good. This email goes on to explain how a group of friends is renting a house in San Felipe. They're all meeting in San Diego and road tripping the 4.5 hours to … [Read more...]
[VIDEO] San Felipe Local Shares Things To Do
June 27, 2014 By
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While in San Felipe I had the pleasure of meeting Kat. She has lived in San Felipe more than 20 years, and she is just one of thousands of expats who now call San Felipe home. She share's with us her love of this desert coastal town, and the top three things that you must do when you visit San … [Read more...]
Inforgraphic: How To Get Cheap Airfare
June 24, 2014 By
The way to get cheap airfare is to know how they price so that you can avoid the tickets that will fall into the higher pricing tiers. This infographic will show you how to get cheap airfare. … [Read more...]
Travel Inspiration: Say Yes To Travel!!
June 23, 2014 By
I hope to inspire you to, "Say Yes To Travel!!" If I hadn't said, "Yes," to San Felipe, in Baja California, I would never have experienced the beautiful sunset captured in this photo. I said, "Yes," despite the fact that I only knew one of the six other travelers. And, I said, "Yes," to sharing a … [Read more...]