There’s no single right answer to where to spend Christmas — and that’s exactly what makes the holidays such a joy to explore. Over the years, I’ve traded snow boots for sandals, swapped fireplaces for fireworks, and learned that Christmas magic shows up wherever you are — from the cobblestone plazas of Mérida to the snowy pines of Ontario. These are my best Christmas vacations (and a few hidden gems) — each one offering its own kind of wonder, whether it’s warm breezes and street festivals or cozy cocoa after a day in the snow. Best Christmas Vacations: Ontario, Canada Growing up in …
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Christmas in Mexico – The Season of Mérida
Not feeling the snow and the cold this season? Thinking of escaping the northern weather and landing somewhere warm for the holidays? Let me tell you why spending Christmas in Mexico, in particular, Mérida, Yucatán was one of the best decisions I made. One December (and into early January) I stayed in Mérida, and it quickly became one of my favourite holiday escapes. Why? The weather is unbeatable in December — high around 86 °F and lows around 65 °F, which means you can relax in the sunshine during the day and then head out to comfortably experience Christmas in Mexico during the evenings …
The Decline of Manners: Why “Thank You” Still Matters
As I walked toward the bathroom, she’d yell, “Don’t forget to wash your hands!” It often felt like my grandmother’s purpose in life was making sure her grandchildren didn’t leave any evidence behind after using the bathroom. My brothers—six and nine years younger—learned how to beat the system. They’d yell, “Yes, Nana, we washed our hands!” and bolt back outside before she could check. Of course, they hadn’t. Handwashing would’ve slowed down the important business of being little boys. But Nana, the hygiene detective, caught on fast. She started grabbing them - before they hit the screen …
Fall Road Trips for Color, Calm & Reflection
As my fall road trip wound up and around the Appalachian Mountains, I reached over to Spotify and hit play on The Very Best of John Denver. It just felt right — the perfect soundtrack for the final leg of a six-month road trip. As the altitude climbed, so did the color. Fiery orange maples began to peek out from the leaves before blending into golden hickories, and I found myself singing along to “I’m leaving on a jet plane…” while sipping hot coffee and watching the mountains roll under the late morning sun. Fall has a way of stirring things up — color, history, reflection, exploration. …
10 Pressing Questions and Answers for New Digital Nomads
This article first appeared on Future Freedom but the site has been taken down. The world has changed and now for the first time, you realize you can work and travel simultaneously! A long-term overseas tour may not have been high on your to-do list because, other than a few weeks off a year, you never gave it much thought. This is a blessing and a curse. Where do you start? How do people know where to go and how to link countries, cities, and travel opportunities together? A professional recently asked on Instagram how to choose travel destinations. For …
