Hire a colorful punt, or trajinera, at the famed floating gardens of Xochimilco dating back to Aztec times.  Pass other boats carrying mariachi musicians or marimba bands, taco and beer vendors and absorb the festive atmosphere.  In Mexico, every day is a fiesta! Arriba!
Cow Tip #1:  The canals are particularly popular on the [...]

The herd’s main motivation to graze in Mexico City was the butterfly migration in nearby Michoacan.  However, it turns out there is plenty to see and do in Mexico City itself.  Our five-day itinerary was as follows:
2/12 Thursday - flight, check-in to hotel
2/13 Friday - Biosphere Reserve Butterfly Sanctuary, Lucha Libre
2/14 Saturday - City Tour, [...]

The first-ever All Points West Music and Arts Festival at Liberty State Park took place this weekend. Attendees of this three-day festival enjoyed a rock-star lineup with incredible views of Lady Liberty and the Manhattan skyline from the Blue Comet stage. Headlining bands included Radiohead and Jack Johnson. Other performances by Kings [...]

While bullfights are a staple of Spanish culture, no fiesta exemplifies this tradition better than the San Fermin Festival in Pamplona, Spain. This nine day celebration occurs from July 6th to 14th every year and has existed in some shape or form since medieval times to honor patron Saint, San Fermin. Besides running of the bulls and bullfights, you can expect parades and fireworks allowing for a loud and lively atmosphere. I was fortunate to be a part of all the excitement this year.