The “Local” Mediterranean: Tracking the Canevaros on the Italian Riviera

The “Local” Mediterranean: Tracking the Canevaros on the Italian Riviera

Perched atop a cliff in the Italian Ligurian Riviera, gazing out onto the steady rolling swell of the Mediterranean Sea, Castello Canevaro stands guard over the sleepy town of Zoagli. Today, it operates as a boutique hotel, but this castle enjoys a storied history. Its modern name derives from its owner, Giuseppe Canevaro, who purchased the castle in the mid-19th century...

Celebrating Día de Muertos in the Land of the Seven Moles

Celebrating Día de Muertos in the Land of the Seven Moles

My wife and I recently met our dearest friends in Oaxaca for Dia de Muertos. It was a trip we had talked about for years, and then something would inevitably come up, and we would say “next year!” Making the trip to Oaxaca, the epicenter for this magical, multi-day celebration, which involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and to remember loved ones...

Belize: Still the Best-Kept Secret in the Caribbean

Belize: Still the Best-Kept Secret in the Caribbean

After spending the last three years in Singapore, my wife and I recently packed up our bags and embarked on our next adventure. We decided Belize would be the perfect spot. Laid-back beach towns with beautiful Caribbean water, numerous Mayan ruins throughout the country, dense jungles with wild jaguars, and the second largest coral reef in the world...