Whether you took an economics class or not in school, you probably understand the basic concepts of arbitrage and the relationship of supply and demand. Few industries are as sensitive to the latter as travel and the most savvy travelers use the former to their advantage regularly. By being flexible enough to pounce on unusual …

It’s decided. After years of lockdowns and closed borders, all the bargain destinations are open to you again. So you’re ready to get out there for that round the world trip you’ve been dreaming of, and soon. But having made the first hard decision, maybe even setting a departure date, a new set of doubts …

If you want to get a bit off the beaten path in Mexico but tour an area with lots to see and do, head down to Patzcuaro and Janitzio Island in the central part of the country, south of Guanajuato state and one state over from Estado de Mexico—where the capital is located.  I recently …

Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is a special time in Mexico. It has become quite a tourism draw, but back before anyone was coming to observe the festivities, they were still a key part of the culture.  If you haven’t seen the Pixar movie Coco, you have really missed out. This …

There’s no shortage of advice articles on the web about how to fly somewhere and then miraculously have no jet lag, but that’s a promise that’s hard to achieve. As a guy who has been traveling frequently since the early 1990s, I can say from experience that this pesky malady is something that’s tough to …