Built in the 16th century by the Spanish on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, the old Aztec capital, Mexico City is home to five ancient Aztec temples.  The Aztecs ruled from 1325 to 1521 and built upon the foundations of earlier civilizations as early as 200 B.C.  Relive your 5th grade history class and transport yourself [...]

While you will be serenaded by music and dance on every street corner of Mexico City, no show puts the festivity and color of Mexico together better than Ballet Folklorico.  This theatrical masterpiece artistically summarizes Mexican history through sound and movement.  A must see!
Cow Tip #1:  Performances are limited to Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings [...]

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, [...]

On my drive down from Porto to Lisbon, I stopped in Sintra to experience the mystery and magic I heard so much about.  As a summer residence of Portuguese wealth and royalty, Sintra is brimming with palaces, castles, estates and gardens waiting to charm and allure its many visitors.
My first stop was Quinta da Regaleira, [...]