Everywhere you look on Isla Mujeres you will find wonderful street art. Here on the island there are beautiful pieces being commissioned for environmental awareness specifically for Oceans and whale shark protection, by the PangeaSeed Sea Walls Murals for Oceans Project. Artists have been painting ocean themed murals to help raise awareness for the ocean…
Gellert Thermal Bath – Budapest
Spas have been a part of routine in Hungarian life for centuries. The Romans built spas on the banks of the Danube long ago taking advantage of the thermal vents in the region. The muslims used the thermal springs to bath and keep hygiene. The Christians eventually followed suit and the Hungarian spa scene eventually…
Bruschetta -Recipe
Bruschetta is a great summer appetizer or even a meal in itself. With fresh, homegrown tomatoes it tastes like the sweet sunset in Tuscany. Its fast, easy, and refreshing so try it like this. First, the ingredients are key in this dish. Simple, high quality ingredients make a great bruschetta. You only get so…
Pasta Villa – Recipe
This rich comfort food is a crowd pleaser, Creamy, garlicky, ham and pea pleasure. This quick recipe is basically an alfredo with ham and peas and takes about 10 minutes to make. Feel free to use your noodle of choice. This time, because of the fun tubular shape, I chose garganelli, or squirrely noodles, as…
Street Tacos – Recipe
The trick to making a great street taco is making all of the components. Tacos are great because they are fast, cheap and easy, and you can go through the fridge adding anything you want making them new and interesting. This is how you do it; lets make a 6 layer taco from the ground up;…
Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Just off the coast of Cancun, Mexico, the ‘Island of Women’ is a tranquil, tropical paradise with a serene, shallow swath of ankle deep, crystal clear water as far as you want to walk and as far as the eye can see on the western side. Strolling through the tiny town takes you through restaurants,…
Cancun, Mexico – How To Save
I have been visiting Cancun for 20 years and stayed almost everywhere from south in Tulum and Playa de Carmen, all the way up to the Hotel Zone, and out to Isla Mujeres. I have even explored the downtown area enough to show you all of the tricks to hacking Cancun, Here are a few…
Avocado Salsa – Recipe
Creamy, spicy, tangy and goes great with just about anything south of the border, (Canadian). This avocado salsa is quick, easy and refreshing. This is a go to in the Yucatan and should be as common at your home as it is in theirs! You see this stuff in tiny plastic bags and tiny, takeout…
Sedona Grill – Cancun Hotel Zone – Best Restaurant for Brunch
If you stay in the Cancun Hotel zone, and are not staying at an all inclusive resort you need to eat the brunch at Sedona Grill, located in the J.W. Marriott. Sedona Grill is the best option on the beach, and the buffet is nothing short of spectacular. It is well worth the $28 price-tag…
Loncheria Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Located 2 blocks off of Playa Norte, in front of the mercado you will find a plaza of lunch shops containing 4 cafes that are all excellent. These family run restaurants serve fresh, authentic dishes at really affordable prices. Lots of locals and tourists alike enjoy the stands food from 10 until about 2:30 to…
Journey Into Cuisine 