It’s true, we were sold on the Costa Rica – Panama itinerary with Uncruise Adventures based on the route. We were excited about getting to places we couldn’t go to independently. There was also the added advantage of the small ship (which makes meeting people easier), and all the cool included activities (Standup Paddle Boarding …
When you picture a cruise ship, you likely imagine a large white boat filled with all you can eat buffets and an itinerary that focuses mostly on shore-based shopping excursions. Your expectation would also include the opportunity to do some activity-based tours that cost more. If this is your image of a cruise ship, you …
I felt the magic on the third night of our cruise – sitting on the Bow of the ship drinking the sundown. But these weren’t just any drinks – these were the fancy ‘drink of the day’ drinks, made with skill and passion by our great bartender Leigh. I was surrounded by people we had only …
What better way to start my winter fitness program in Mazatlan than with a 10km run in the Mazatlan Marathon?!I learned about the marathon as we returned from San Miguel de Allende. A large billboard on the outskirts of Mazatlan proudly displayed: “Gran Maraton Pacifico” and it was happening next week. I hadn’t seriously been …
My belly is full of turkey. I am surrounded by good friends and small splashes of wine in the bottom of the bottles. I am reflecting on the grand adventure that was Christmas in Mazatlan 2018!I have also completely overlooked the following minor distractions:Postponing Christmas by a dayRunning out of gasRunning out of waterSourcing cranberriesWondering …
This is family entertainment Mexican style!Hamburgueeeeeesa!! Hamburgueeeeesa!! Hamburgueeeesa!! This was the scream of the crowd as the 150 Kg ‘Hamburger Kid’ (Nino Hamburguesa in Spanish) slammed the bad guy onto the mat. I figured that stung somewhat as he crushed the gentleman underneath him! This was Luche Libre – a family friendly evening of wrestling, face masks …
We a both fundamentally believe that ‘People are good.’ This thinking has been a foundation of our willingness to roam and get to know new people in our neighbourhood.When we are travelling, our neighbourhood becomes the other travellers and often the people in the service industry that can help make or break an experience in …
What happens when you throw together a national celebration of the dead and some greasepaint? You get the two of us looking like this as we honoured the dead and celebrated with the entire city.We were in San Miguel de Allende for Day of the Dead (Nov 1 and 2) in Mexico. Dia de Muertos, …
Mazatlan – the shrimp capital of Mexico and renowned party place of spring break fame. Back in the late eighties I spent some time here on group vacations with the same friends that lead us down the path of sin in Thailand. Fast forward to today, and we find ourselves spending the winter in this …
Who knew there was this whole world awaiting us underwater? So incredible. We didn’t have a camera underwater so click the links to see some of what we saw! We did our first real dive in Cozumel at a place called Palancar Caves. There were cool swim throughs and tonnes of corral foundations. Our favorite …