Travel off the beaten track and experience

Reading Time: 6 minutes A guide on things to do in in the Calgary and Banff regions of Alberta, Canada. Pour some  maple  syrup  on it… eh? If you’re looking for things to do in Banff and Calgary, these photos will have you on the next plane to a mountainous paradise. An international and domestic favorite, fly into Calgary for architecture and great eats, then road trip out to Banff’s legendary Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and Johnston Canyon. Surprise after surprise, I discovered places that exceeded my expectations, and so many I hadn’t even heard of. As a lover of the outdoors, I knew to soak up the sun in a hammock, but there’s more to Alberta than the slopes of the Canadian Rockies. Calgary local Tamara Elliott introduced me to arts, parks, bars and restaurants at the heart of the city. With so much to do outside and inside, exploring Alberta is not a matter of  if I’ll return, but more so…  how often ! Things to do in Banff and Calg...

Reading Time: 8 minutes An exploration of race, nationality, labels and identity. If I write my captions in Spanish or mention that I’m Latina, will non-Latinos think I’m no longer relatable? Will they think I’m un-American? Two years later and …SURPRISE… Yo hablo español. Was I holding back on revealing my Latina identity on purpose? Did I not notice that I wasn’t discussing my race? Why discuss my identity now? Recently, I started to write my Instagram and Facebook captions in Spanish (in addition to writing them in English). Why? Quite frankly, I have family and friends that don’t speak English fluently, and I just wanted them to know what was going on with my life. I wanted to include them. But it wasn’t like I hadn’t thought about this before. Originally, I had hesitated to sharing my work in Spanish. I think about everything I do, especially when it’s going to to be all over the Internet, “influence...

Reading Time: 4 minutes Who needs Netflix and chill when you can hammock and chill? Two nets draped mid ocean offer just that: a hammock nap in the sea, party of “we.” Holbox Island is one of Quintana Roo’s best kept secrets . While international tourists flock to Cancun and Playa del Carmen and back-packers make Tulum their own, Holbox Island is for those seeking to escape the crowds.   So where do you go to be undisturbed? Where do you go when you want to do nothing? Holbox Island. In this post: About Holbox Where to Stay on Holbox Island Similar Destinations Beach Packing Lists for Women and Men           Relax on the beach in Holbox Island An iconic trademark of Holbox, the 26 mile island is known for its mid-sea hammocks. Holbox’ caribbean turquoise waters are warm and welcoming. The only thing that is intense in Holbox is a Holbox sunset.   Stay in a hotel within the jungle on Holbox Island A beach f...