Tag: Ruins

  • Chichen Itza: 5 Tips for (not?) Visiting

    Chichen Itza: 5 Tips for (not?) Visiting

    The moment people start thinking of a trip to Cancún, Yucatán, or even Mexico, friends and family start asking if you’ll be visiting Chichen Itza, arguably the most famous Maya ruin in the world. (Read to the end for my most important tip!) Rediscovered in 1841 by famed explorers Stephens…

  • The Value of Being Friendly

    The Value of Being Friendly

    It doesn’t take a lot to be nice to the people around you, yet somehow many of us find it easier to be otherwise. Here’s a story of how my friendliness actually saved me from a pretty scary situation, and I think it’s a great lesson for travelers: Treat those…