Meet Maggie

Hi! I’m a San Diegan who after years in the advertising industry decided to shoot for the stars and follow my passion for travel journalism. It was a big step, but I’m here to tell you, it’s better to live the life you’ve imagined than to only dream about it. You, too, can make your aspirations a reality. So, pack your courage, tenacity, work ethic and here we go…

Bucket List Trips

The Society & Cook Islands Are Always a Good Idea

13,140,000 minutes. How do you measure a marriage of 25 years? In daylights, in sunsets, in laughter, in miles. The Southern Hemisphere with its raw natural beauty, technicolor skies, and crystal clear water hosted a surreal silver anniversary for my husband, Miguel, and I.

Havana Good Time in Cuba Livin’ Like a Local

Vacationing in communist Cuba is a mix of experiences. It’s a melting pot of 11 million inhabitants comprised of people from myriad countries, all migrated to the island throughout history, either willingly — Spaniards, French, or under duress — African slaves. The capital, Havana, with its …

Whistler, British Columbia, Canada’s Winter Wonderland

The phenomenal Fairmont Chateau Whistler invited me to experience their beautiful resort and village first hand. My buddy Debbi Scolari-Rowan, accompanied me for the three day funfest! We flew into Vancouver, followed by a two hour shuttle ride with picture perfect postcard scenery around every bend.

Activities

Destinations

Far Flung Adventures and Nearby Jaunts

Traveling With Pets

Hitting the Open Road With Your Hairy-Heartthrob

2 Mile Top 10

Top 10 Must See, Must Do, and Must Eat Within 2 Miles of Hotels Worldwide

Tours, Teaching, & Talks

Day Trips, Travel Classes, and Presentations

Shop For Items From Around The Globe

Shop with me around the world via social media. Follow me real time as I travel the globe’s marketplaces looking for indigenous items to place on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. If you see something you gotta have, message me and I’ll pick it up.

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