North America Travel Guides: Where Do You Want to Go?

North America is my “home” continent, which means these are the trips that don't require a 14-hour flight or a week of jet lag recovery — just a good deal, a free weekend, and the willingness to GO. I say “home” because it is where I live, but my real home continent will always be Africa. Anyways, North America is where my points habit gets its most frequent workouts: quick Mexico escapes, Bahamas water so blue it looks fake, and adventures across the USA. If you're looking for proof that you don't need a far-flung destination for a great trip, start here.

USA Travel Guides

Here's my unfair advantage: I live in New York and spent years living in Florida — so these are local guides, not tourist ones. Whether you're planning a New England road trip, looking for things to do in Florida beyond the theme parks, or want New York City travel tips from someone who actually pays rent here, this is the USA from the inside.

Mexico Travel Guides

Mexico was my second Contiki tour (after India — I'm a repeat offender), and it went WELL beyond the resorts: Puerto Vallarta, the UNESCO streets of Guanajuato, and a string of stops in between. If you're searching for a Contiki Mexico review or wondering whether a Mexico group tour is worth it, I've got firsthand answers. Many of them.

Bahamas Travel Guides

The Bahamas earned its hype — this is my guide to the Nassau cruise port and exactly what to do with one day in Nassau, from someone who's stood at that gangway wondering the same thing. Spoiler: the water really is that blue.

Eat the World: Cooking North America at Home

The North America chapter of Eat the World, my challenge to cook a meal from every country in the world, is just getting started.