• Hiking Guides,  Mexico

    A Day Trip to Experience a Beautiful Waterfall in Santiago

    Just an hour and a half north of Cabo San Lucas, a waterfall hiking adventure awaits you in the most unlikely of places, in the middle of the desert! Considering the surrounding terrain, you might be surprised to know that a waterfall exists in the middle of a desert. Just just outside the town of Santiago, BCS is a lush oasis where you can visit Rancho Ecologico Sol De Mayo, a nature preserve featuring a short hike to a beautiful Mexican waterfall. This waterfall is just 50 miles north from Cabo San Lucas, within the Sierra de La Laguna Biosphere Reserve. This area is often referred to Fox Canyon or…

  • Breakfast,  Mexico

    Really Great Places to Have Breakfast in Los Cabos

    The good news is there is no shortage of great restaurants serving breakfast in Los Cabos. The bad news is there’s only so many days of vacation in which to try them all out. Over the past couple years I have searched for the places that were ranked highest for food, service and location and am happy to report my findings to you on this post. As there will always be more great places to try, I will continue to add my reviews and feedback in hopes of providing a helpful resource for anyone who is looking for a really great place to have breakfast in Los Cabos. Since Los…

  • Renting a Car in Los Cabos
    Mexico,  Travel,  Travel Prep

    What You Need To Know About Renting A Car In Cabo

    One of the best ways to explore Los Cabos is by renting a car and seeing the sites at your leisure. Although there are plenty alternate transportation options from the public bus, taxis and Uber, as well as tours that offer transportation, you will likely save money by renting a car and driving yourself. If flexibility, spontinaety and privacy are important during your vacation, I highly recommend renting a car during your stay. We have driven all over the Los Cabos area, all the way up to La Paz and back. I can say with confidence that it is a very safe area for tourists and we’ve always felt comfortable…

  • Traveling to Cabo During the Corona Virus Pandemic
    Mexico,  Travel

    Traveling to Cabo During the Coronavirus Pandemic

    Traveling to Cabo during the Coronavirus Pandemic either seems like a really crazy idea or one of the best ideas we’ve had all year! With the pandemic nearing 8 months, many are itching for some time away. Because most other countries are closed to US citizens, many travelers have set their sites south of the border. Since opening it’s border in June, Mexico is currently one of the only countries available for American travelers. Before I go any further I want to say, the intention of this article is not to encourage those in high-risk categories to jump on a plane to Mexico. However, everyone has to assess their own…

  • My charcuterie platter on board Alaska Airlines
    Keto,  Lunch,  Travel

    Charcuterie at 35,000 feet

    Why settle for some prepackaged airline snack box when you can enjoy a delicious charcuterie tray at 35,000 feet! Sure you could grab a fast food meal from the airport food court, but with a little pre-planning you will be dining in style on your next flight. Does this seem a little over the top? Maybe, but you will thank me when you are eating this while the person across the isle is cracking open their tiny bag of of allergen friendly snacks. Customize your tray with exactly what your traveling heart desires. Food allergies? No problem. You are in complete control of this meal and can cater it to…