Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: 10 Things to Know Before You Go

While Puerto Vallarta (“PV”) has a reputation as a party town, sober travelers have nothing to worry about when it comes to enjoying this oceanside resort. If you are a first timer planning a trip, check out the following tips on what to expect before heading to this beautiful Mexican city.

5 Best (and 5 Worst) Foods We’ve Eaten While Traveling

When you stop drinking, good food becomes exponentially more important, especially on vacation. It’s also a way to truly experience another culture. Here, we share the best and worst meals, appetizers and desserts we’ve eaten on our travels.

San Miguel de Allende

San Miguel de Allende (SMA) has landed on many “best of” travel lists in recent years, and it is easy to see why. This charming metropolis boasts pleasant year-round weather, a renowned arts scene, a multitude of gastronomic offerings, stunning vistas and colorful, colonial architecture.

San Diego and Southern California

San Diego and SoCal delivered on many of our expectations: insanely gorgeous weather, world-class surfing, and scenic beaches. It was also expensive, traffic-congested and the socio-economic divide was on full display.

Puerto Vallarta

We have vacationed in Puerto Vallarta (or PV) three years in a row, and plan to go again in 2022. We have met dozens of expats from other countries there, and it’s not hard to see why. PV is friendly, safe, and fun. It caters to tourists while retaining it’s Mexican identity.