Zona Colonial: A Walking Tour

At the heart of the Dominican Republic's capitol, Santo Domingo, is the Zona Colonial; a historical gem of the Americas. This historic neighborhood consists of a maze of narrow cobblestone streets banked by a plethora of 16th to early 20th century architectural wonders. As you walk these age-old streets it is easy to travel back in time to the first colonization of the Americas.


Christopher Columbus tried a few times to settle the New World, but it was his brother, Bartolome Colombus, that finally succeeded with the founding of Santo Domingo in 1498. Bartolome was followed by Diego Colombus (Christopher Colombus's son), the Dominican Order, and Nicolás de Ovando, all of which would make their mark on this already historic city to build many of the firsts in the Americas.

How to Travel Safely During the COVID-19 Outbreak

In 2020, travel spending declined an average of 46% overall, with international spending taking the biggest hit at about 76%. The COVID-19 pandemic has redefined travel and has most people rethinking where to go, how to get there, and what precautions to take along the way. While globetrotting might not be feasible, there are still plenty of ways to get away while protecting yourself from COVID-19. Here are a few tips on how to stay safe while traveling during COVID-19 outbreak.

Chalchuapa, El Salvador: Travel Guide

Chalchuapa may not be as popular as other cities in El Salvador, but don’t let that fool you. Chalchuapa is a regional archeological power house that anyone with a love of history should commit to visiting. Once a regional epicenter for Mayan ceremonial sites, the archeological zone of Chalchuapa exhibits over 2000 years of Mayan occupation. With eight individual sites within this zone, there are two that stand out above the others; El Tazumal and Casa Blanca.

San Salvador: Travel Guide

San Salvador might not be on everyone's "to do list" when visiting El Salvador, but this capital city has a lot to offer the would be urban explorer. Those willing to venture just outside the capital will find stunning natural beauty, incredible volcanoes, historic Mayan ruins, and some great craft breweries.

Trekking the Wild Jungle of Laos

Lying on a log platform with nothing but a mosquito net between me and the vast darkness of the jungle, I was surrounded by the sounds of a living forest. Insects scurrying through the leaves that had fallen to the ground, birds of prey calling in the night, unknown animals rustling through the underbrush not far away, and straining in hopes to hear a lonesome tiger roar in the far off distance. Rainy season was starting to be in full swing, the park was closed, but here we were - trekking through the wild jungle of northern Laos.