Magical Izamal
All over Mérida tour agency posters advertised excursions. I was intrigued by one with a yellow porticoed building and learned that it was called Izamal, a “Pueblo Mágico” about one […]
Tag Archives: California
Expense Report: 6 Months Stateside
Being home, in one place these past 6 months has been like a vacation! Knowing our way around for banking, shopping, eating – and knowing the language and currency. Getting […]
To Everything There is a Season
In the Book of Ecclesiastes it is written “To everything there is a season…” The last two weeks we’ve been plowing our way through the longest-ever To Do list. We’ve […]
Driving the 101
It was supposed to be a leisurely 3+ hour drive. Our destination was Redondo Beach where we planned to walk or bike the promenade before joining our friends for a […]
What I learned this Student Touring season
The season of student tours in Sacramento/Gold Country/San Francisco is over. Yesterday was my last one and all paperwork is complete. I’m ready for the break but already look forward […]
Merrill Mixer, Tour Director
One day I Googled, “How to Become a Travel Guide?” and discovered the International Tour Management Institute in San Francisco. On November 28, I and 25 other kindred spirits – […]
Meet You In The Morning 