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Ireland. Yeats and Joyce, green hills, pubs, music, ruins, monasteries, Celtic lore. Who can resist the pull? The West Coast of Ireland, once considered the end of the known world, is the most magical part of this storied island...
It doesn’t take much Spanish to know that the phrase “pueblos mágicos” means “magic town.” In Mexico, the phrase pueblos mágicos refers to the governmental program launched in 2001 to promote tourism in towns that offer natural beauty, cultural richness, history, archeology, cuisine, and the arts...
Puerto Vallarta! The name conjures up sun and sand, margaritas, and music. Exciting as it is, though, after a few days you may want a break from the intense urban energy. The good news is you don’t have to go far. Here are three towns, two along the coast and one in the hills, all just over an hour away, that will bring...
Times have changed. While I never take coffee to Mexico now, I do pack other products from the U.S. Here’s what I take to Mexico from the U.S., and what I bring back from Mexico to the U.S.
Medellín, the world-famous capital of Colombia's coffee-growing region, is a justly popular tourist destination. But if you visit just the city itself without exploring the smaller towns nearby, you’re missing out on a treat. The charm, beauty, and friendliness of the locals are even more evident in these three towns...
You’re excited about your move: you’ve packed your bags, figured out your visa requirements, sold your home. You’re ready. But are you? Despite the rosy images, international living is not all piña coladas on the beach. I know this because I grew up in an expat family...
The way to minimize cultural errors is to practice what cross-cultural experts call “cultural competence,” the ability to interact respectfully and sensitively with people of different cultures. Here are eight ways to do that...
Although I have seen many stunning cities in Europe, the three towns in the northernmost region of Italy known as the South Tyrol stand out for their beauty. My husband, Barry, and I visited the area en route to the enchanting silvery Dolomites, never guessing that the cities of Bolzano, Merano, and Trento...
If you know anything about colonial Mexico, you’ve probably heard of San Miguel and Guanajuato. But Central Mexico is dotted with numerous other flat-out gorgeous cities that tourists—and even expats—rarely visit. These gems are virtually unknown outside of Mexico...
If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Mexico’s better-known beach resorts such as Cancun, Los Cabos, and Puerto Vallarta, consider heading down to the State of Oaxaca’s Pacific Coast. Although the beaches there are further from the U.S. and Canada than those further north...