Earlier this month, we visited the hottest show in Chicago—The Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit. The installation lets visitors explore masterpieces by Vincent Van Gogh through 360-degree digital projections and an immersive light and sound show. Sitting in a large hall surrounded by changing images of the artist’s works, we were […]
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A “Ruined” Vacation in Mexico
Soft light of the early morning sun gently streamed through the trees as we made our way through the jungle. Waking up early and driving in a half-asleep state for two hours from Puerto Morelos was totally worth it. We were rewarded with the chance to explore the ruins of […]
Read MoreTop 5 Beaches in the Riviera Maya, Mexico
Yes, you read this right. We’re writing about beaches, and we’re 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 to find […]
Read MoreSunbathing in the Murder Capital
Acapulco. What a great name for a city! The first time I heard the name was as a kid, in a cheesy 1990s Russian pop song. Back then, I couldn’t have placed Acapulco on the map and didn’t even know that it was in Mexico and not on some remote […]
Read MoreGOOOOOOOAL in Brazil
As I’ve mentioned, I love soccer and try to visit a stadium or catch a game whenever I travel. So, naturally, when we went to Brazil in December 2015, I was beyond excited about everything soccer-related in a country where my favorite sport is such a prominent part of the […]
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