San Pedro Mexico, The Mexico That Isn’t
It was the summer of 2011 when I got a call from my friend Jim. He had been working in Monterrey Mexico for almost six months as controller for Latin American operations for an almost nine billion-dollar-per-year technology company. He often joked that despite his Ernst-Young and Deloit background, that he was hired as their GOG (gringo-on-the-ground). When he told me he had a two bedroom apartment up in the hills, and invited me to come down and share the space, I didn’t hesitate: I booked a ticket.
Read moreNYC Hotspots
Every big city has its share of tourist attractions, famous restaurants and clubs. But in most cases, the best places arn’t found in a guide book.; they’re places you stumble onto. During my recent three week trip back to New York City, I returned to some of my favorite spots around town.
Read moreThe Travel Show 2012
With a wide spectrum of travel interests, knowledge, resources and connections, the New York Times Travel Show was the place to be for any would-be tourist or traveler. Held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City (34th Street at 11th Ave), the show opened on Friday March 2, 2012 to travel industry professionals — with conference sessions, a reception, and five hours to peruse the exhibit hall. On Saturday and Sunday the doors were then opened to the general public, and there was much to see. The […]
Read moreCafayate Argentina
Cafayate Argentina was exactly what I was looking for. From the moment we stepped off the bus into the remote village in the northwest province of Salta Argentina, the tranquility was undeniable. Which doesn’t mean is was necessarily quiet: we were barraged by people handing out flyers for local hotels and excursions.
Read moreBackpacking in Salta and Jujuy Argentina
Backpacking in Salta and Jujuy Argentina was Kena’s idea. She was a young, beautiful, adventurous Colombian that I had met when I first moved to Business Aires in April 2004. It was now August and she and I became roommates; sharing a turn of the century three bedroom apartment in the old neighborhood of Monserrat. When she said “let’s go for a travel,” we decided on the northwest of the country — Salta, Jujuy and Cafayate. I said I would check the airfares. “Noooo, we go by omnibus!” she snapped.
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