Las Brisas Acapulco resort back in business after Hurricane Otis
I wasn’t sure what to expect from a visit to Acapulco so soon after a Category 5 hurricane ripped through this fabled resort town on...
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Exploring Mexico City’s vibrant art, buildings and floating farms
My first trip to this massive city of 22 million people was magical and hot. On a late March morning, while touring Mexico City’s distinctly...
Nayarit a tiny gem with stunning views in western Mexico
After four trips to Nayarit, I assumed that I’d seen the best of what the tiny state in western Mexico had to offer — pristine...
When not enjoying great outdoors, Scottsdale-area museums worth a visit
Arizona’s big draw in the spring is undoubtedly the great outdoors, but when it’s time to take refuge from the sun, three Scottsdale-area museums will...
Tonto National Forest’s exquisite vistas found off the beaten path
I’ve got a death grip on the seat in front of me as our well-worn Hummer bumps and twists over a sandy trail that loops...
A wealth of history at royal summer house in Copenhagen
We are standing in one of the cavernous rooms of Rosenborg Castle in Denmark’s capital city Copenhagen. Our guide, Una Stewart, an ex-pat from Seattle,...
‘The geology is in your face’: Touring Iceland with experts
A geology professor at San Diego Mesa College is a co-leader of annual summer trips to the island country....
Southwest states, California mountains still offer plenty of snow
Got snow? Yes, we certainly do. California and high-altitude destinations in the Southwest have plenty of the white stuff (as of this writing). And if...
Travel plans changed? There’s plenty to do in San Diego County
Happy New Year. Since this is my first column of 2022, I feel as though I should talk about grand plans to visit faraway places,...
Rancho Mirage observatory temporarily moves stargazing online
An observatory in Rancho Mirage? Who knew? I’m embarrassed to say that I didn’t. Maybe it’s not all my fault, though. It’s been a difficult...
4 Main Challenges Affecting Cannabis Industry in 2021
For the last couple of years, the Cannabis industry has witnessed great strides in legalization and innovations. In 2020, Montana, New Jersey, South Dakota, and...
Surfrider Foundation faults states for insufficient policies on sea-level rise
REGION — The states most impacted by extreme weather events associated with climate change remain the least prepared because they lack solid coastal preservation and...
County COVID-19 cases rise to 849, five more die from the illness
REGION — San Diego County health officials announced Wednesday five COVID-19 deaths — the deadliest day locally since the global pandemic began — and 115...
Backyard beekeeping generates buzz in North County
How do you cultivate a healthier, more colorful home garden? For Encinitas resident Wes Leffingwell, the answer is simple — beekeeping. “In the last six...
Feeding San Diego ramps up meal distribution efforts
REGION — With the spread of COVID-19 resulting in thousands of layoffs throughout the county, Feeding San Diego is making “dramatic changes” to ensure San...