Earlier this month, we went to see one of the hottest shows in Chicago right now – The Immersive van Gogh Exhibit. The exhibit allows visitors to explore masterpieces of Vincent van Gogh through 360-degree digital projections and an atmospheric light and sound show. Sitting in a large hall surrounded […]
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A “Ruined” Vacation in Mexico
Soft light of the early morning sun was gently seeping through the canopies of trees as we made our way through the jungle. Waking up super early and driving in a half-awakened state for two hours from Puerto Morelos was totally worth it as we were rewarded by spending the […]
Read MoreTop 5 Beaches in Riviera Maya, Mexico
Yes, you’ve read this right. We are writing about beaches, and we are ranking them! You can now safely unsubscribe. This travel blog is hopelessly ruined. In all seriousness, we are not beach people and rarely spend our vacations on a beach. In a normal year, you are more likely […]
Read MoreSunbathing in the Murder Capital
Acapulco. What a fantastic name for a city! The first time I heard of Acapulco was as a kid from a cheesy 1990s Russian pop song. And although I could not place Acapulco on the map and did not even know that the city was in Mexico rather than some […]
Read MoreGOOOOOOOAL in Brazil
As I repeatedly mentioned in previous posts, I love soccer and enjoy visiting soccer stadiums and games every chance I get on our trips. So, naturally, when we visited Brazil in December 2015, I was beyond excited about everything soccer-related in a country where my favorite sport is such a […]
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