As the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is home to innumerable artistic masterpieces, many of which can be found in what is now the oldest gallery in the world – The Uffizi Gallery. A…

Florence is a paradise for art and architecture lovers. With so many masterpieces packed into its compact historical center, it’s easy to fill a few days with just the big hitters though there are…

Mexico and neighboring Guatemala are not short on Mayan ruins, and while I can’t claim to have visited them all, I can say as of now that Palenque sits at the top of my…

Most people when thinking about Mexico picture white sand beaches, taco stands, agave fields, and charming colonial towns, but few know that the state of Chiapas is one of the country’s most outstanding area…

The Mexican state of Chiapas is filled with natural wonders from caves and lakes to stunning waterfalls. One of its most unique though is the breathtaking Sumidero Canyon which is fairly easy to access…