A First-Timer’s Guide to Mexico City’s Iconic Anthropology Museum

A First-Timer’s Guide to Mexico City’s Iconic Anthropology Museum

The Anthropology Museum in Mexico City is an absolute icon for presenting Mexico’s prehistoric and ancient history. This place is massive, and you must visit when you are traveling in Mexico City. It’s easily one of the most comprehensive museums of human history of the area I have ever been to, and following are my tips for enjoying it. First, this place is huge. There are two floors of exhibits in an absolutely massive building on the northern side of…

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Eleven Madison Park Vegan Tasting Review: Inside NYC’s Three-Star Michelin Icon

Eleven Madison Park Vegan Tasting Review: Inside NYC’s Three-Star Michelin Icon

On a recent trip to New York, and after our impeccable mostly vegetarian meal at Arpege in Paris last year (Arpege has since gone full vegan), I knew I had to try three-starred Michelin Eleven Madison Park’s vegan tasting menu. They have since added meat back into their menu, but vegan cooking is something that I would rarely attempt, and so it’s always extra special for me to go out to a place that is doing things that I could…

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Wizard of Oz at the Sphere Las Vegas: Is This Pricey Experience Worth the Splurge?

Wizard of Oz at the Sphere Las Vegas: Is This Pricey Experience Worth the Splurge?

We recently were in Las Vegas at the beginning of September, 2025, with our two oldest who had both turned 21 in the last few years for their big birthday trip. They both really wanted to check out The Sphere, and the reimagined Wizard of Oz had just opened about a week prior to our visit with mainly good reviews. I purchased tickets about a month in advance, and they were not cheap. For the 200 level, just off to…

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Guide to Visiting Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City: Tickets, History, and Views

Guide to Visiting Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City: Tickets, History, and Views

There are about a thousand museums in Mexico City to visit, and it’s really tough to narrow down where to go, especially if your time is limited. Typically, I would recommend focusing on places near where you’re staying. The first time we came to this incredible city, we stayed in the historic center, so we walked around the Zocalo, the Cathedral, and other landmarks within this area. We loved our tour through WithLocals, and I would highly recommend it! This…

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Why Netflix’s Masala y Maiz in Mexico City Fails Spectacularly as a Fine Dining Experience

Why Netflix’s Masala y Maiz in Mexico City Fails Spectacularly as a Fine Dining Experience

I was so excited to try Masala Y Maiz for my birthday dinner in Mexico City this August. The chefs were featured in Netflix’s documentary series Chef’s Table, and I was excited to try their fusion food. The story of overcoming corruption and graft in CDMX was inspiring, and I was feeling good about supporting their business. Unfortunately, our experience here was extraordinarily disappointing. While it is clear that the chef-owners of MyM care deeply about the wellbeing of their…

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Visiting Casa Azul: The Frida Kahlo Museum Every Art Lover Must See in Mexico City

Visiting Casa Azul: The Frida Kahlo Museum Every Art Lover Must See in Mexico City

The Frida Kahlo Museum, or Casa Azul, is a must-visit stop for any art lover in Mexico City. It’s a bit out of the way in the Coyoacan neighborhood, but the excursion is worth the effort, especially if you come here on a Saturday when the Artist Bazaar is going on in San Angel. Tickets to the Museum are sold in advance, and they do sell out, so I highly recommend purchasing well before your trip. If you are going…

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Esquina Comun Review: Exclusive Rooftop Dining in Mexico City

Esquina Comun Review: Exclusive Rooftop Dining in Mexico City

When I think about our dinner at Esquina Comun in Mexico City this past August, 2025, a smile always comes to my face. This was easily the best meal we had on our second visit to Mexico City, and I would not hesitate to recommend booking here. First, Esquina Comun has a very exclusive, secret vibe. There is no sign on the door, and you enter through what looks like an abandoned cafeteria. In the back, there is a spiral…

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Asador Bastian’s Bar: Chicago’s Best Kept Secret

Asador Bastian’s Bar: Chicago’s Best Kept Secret

There have been about a thousand articles about Chicago’s most unique steakhouse, Asador Bastian, a steakhouse that has even made it’s way onto the World’s 101 best steak restaurant list (currently the highest rated steak restaurant in Chicago at number 13). Even I published my glowing review of our incredible dinner there just last year. What people don’t know, however, is that you can come here, even without a reservation, on most nights. Because of its popularity, Asador Bastian’s dining…

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Why The Historic Hotel Cleveland Is the Ideal Downtown Stay in One of America’s Most Underrated Comeback Cities

Why The Historic Hotel Cleveland Is the Ideal Downtown Stay in One of America’s Most Underrated Comeback Cities

People don’t typically think of rust-belt cities as travel destinations, but Cleveland shouldn’t be overlooked. It’s got a world class art museum (that’s free!), a huge zoo, and the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame to name just a handful of attractions that make it a city worth visiting. That doesn’t even cover the start of it – to make it a truly unique and exciting destination, you can check out the foodie mecca of West Side Market, and the…

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Rosewood Little Dix Bay Review: A Luxe Virgin Gorda Hideaway With Exceptional Perks and Minor Quirks

Rosewood Little Dix Bay Review: A Luxe Virgin Gorda Hideaway With Exceptional Perks and Minor Quirks

Staying at my first Rosewood group resort was a bucket list trip for sure. They are very expensive, and ultra high-end, but when their Black Friday deals came around in 2024, I jumped on the opportunity to get 30% off our entire stay, plus $100 resort credit and free breakfast every day. I honestly never thought I’d be able to afford a trip here even for just a couples getaway, but this deal allowed me to bring the teens as…

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