Full disclosure, I was given complimentary accommodations while attending a travel writers retreat in Playa Del Carmen Mexico. The opinions however are all mineThe Mayan civilization originated around 2600 B.C. and were a dominate power in the areas of what is today the Yucatan Peninsula, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and Honduras before starting to decline 3000 years … [Read more...]
Where Is The Oldest Delicatessen In Texas? Not Where You Think.
The first American Delicatessens in the us began in the 1850’s in the northeast. Places like New York where Katz’s Delicatessen, opened in 1888, is the oldest Deli in New York. But where is the oldest Delicatessen in Texas? You might think Houston, Dallas or even Austin. Katz’s regularly makes it on lists of the oldest restaurants in the US but what if I told you … [Read more...]
So What Do Rocky Mountain Oysters Taste Like?
I recently had an opportunity to visit Nevada, with a group of guys with Men Who Blog. The trip was sponsored by Nevada Tourism, Reno/Tahoe Tourism, Carson Valley and Virginia City Tourism and we had a great time visiting this part of Nevada. Being invited to attend the Virginia City Nevada Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry is one thing, but when you are asked to judge the contest you … [Read more...]
Why Visit Carson Valley Nevada?
I recently had an opportunity to visit Nevada, with a group of guys with Men Who Blog. The trip was sponsored by Nevada Tourism, Reno/Tahoe Tourism, Carson Valley and Virginia City Tourism and we had a great time visiting this part of Nevada. Why visit Carson Valley Nevada? The question even prompted the area using the hashtag #WhyCV. Well after spending some time in Carson … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Juarez Mexico In One Day
If you only have one day to explore this city, what are some things to do in Juarez Mexico? Wondering if it is safe to travel to Juarez? Juarez is Mexico’s 4th largest city, a medical tourism destination and is rich in history and culture. The city is full of tourist attractions along with festivals such as the Tequila and Mariachi festivals and sporting events. … [Read more...]
