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 main event of our visit to Mexico City was to experience the Monarch Butterfly migration in the nearby state of Michoacan.  After a three hour drive from Mexico City, we arrived at Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca, to observe one of nature’s miracles most difficult to explain.
We hiked for over an hour into [...]

Having a free day around Quito before we embarked on our diving adventure in the Galapagos, we decided to take a day trip to Otavalo to visit the markets of the indigenous people and interact with local culture.
After a scenic two hour bus ride on the Panamericana highway, we arrived in Otavalo and headed toward [...]

For tourists and New York City residents alike, walking the Brooklyn Bridge is an unforgettable experience.  Once the longest suspension bridge in the world, the Brooklyn Bridge spans 1,835 meters to connect the NYC boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn.  This year we celebrated 125 years since the construction of this architectural masterpiece that transports over [...]

Escape the mayhem of the San Fermin Festival in Pamplona and enjoy the tranquility of San Sebastian.  A scenic drive north on N-1 through Spain’s lush Basque Country, the beautiful beaches and charm of San Sebastian was the perfect segway to calm the adrenaline rush of Running of the Bulls.
Also known as Donostia by the [...]