by Noelle Bertram | Jun 3, 2026 | North America, United States
Where to Stay by Rocky Mountain National Park Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most popular U.S. parks to visit from June to September. Having gone to CU Boulder, which is about 45 minutes south of Estes Park ~ the major gateway town to Rocky Mountain...
by Noelle Bertram | May 30, 2026 | North America, United States
Sacramento After Landing: Food, Culture, and First Impressions!Landing at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) offers a calmer kind of California welcome. Compared with Los Angeles, the Bay Area or even Napa Valley: the capital feels a little more relaxed, and easy...
by Noelle Bertram | May 28, 2026 | North America, United States
The Perfect 24-Hour Pasadena Itinerary!Pasadena is a mere 11 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles, yet it operates on a completely different frequency. The pace is slower, the architecture is a little more interesting, with a lot of Spanish-style influence, and...
by Noelle Bertram | Mar 31, 2026 | Mexico, North America
How I Saved $5,000 on Dental Work in Puerto Vallarta I recently returned from a trip to Puerto Vallarta, where I ended up having pretty significant dental work. A crown had been bugging me, & when I went to my dentist in Oregon: he quoted me $3,500 to fix ONE...
by Noelle Bertram | Mar 15, 2026 | Mexico, North America
Why a Solo Cruise is the Perfect Mexican Entry Point The “Solo-Sailing” Confidence Boost Solo travel sounds amazing until you sit down to plan it. All of a sudden, you have flights to coordinate, hotels to vet, transport to figure out, and possibly a...
by Noelle Bertram | Mar 11, 2026 | Mexico, North America
How Safe is Puerto Vallarta for Travel Right Now?! So here’s the timeline: I wrote an article on where “Southern Charm” stayed in Puerto Vallarta on February 20th. Two days later, on February 22nd, cartel violence erupted in the city following the...
