I love OATs: Outdoors, Art & Travel
Congratulations on planning to visit Saba, you’ll be on your way to experiencing the Caribbean in a unique way. When it comes to how to get to Saba, there are some additional things you need to consider beyond the obvious “Boat or plane” dilemma. I’ve travelled to Saba using both methods of transportation and in …
Saba island is tiny, a barely-there spot in the Caribbean map. But Saba is huge when it comes to outdoor adventures, magical scenery, and an interesting history. I’ve been to Saba twice and stayed for several months enjoying this fascinating destination. You’ll find hiking trails with spectacular views, world-class scuba diving sites, and a diverse …
Sian Ka’an (pronounced see-AHN KHAN), a nature-lover paradise in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, made me feel a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of the Mayan Riviera, despite being relatively close to its popular hotspots. The reserve spreads across 528,000 hectares (1,304,716 acres) of marine and freshwater environment (beach side and lagoon …
Going off the beaten path in Mexico City will take you to interesting museums and lovely parks that aren’t that well-known to tourists. Either because they aren’t right in the middle of the most visited areas of Polanco, Condesa, and the Historic Centre, or because they’re in smaller venues. After spending months in Mexico City …
When you visit a mega metropolis like Mexico City, sometimes you need a break from the busyness and find relaxing things to do . As much as I love its museums and architecture, sometimes I find myself craving for wide open spaces to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. On the list below …
Every mega metropolis has a mega green space labeled “The Central Park of [fill in the blank]” and in Mexico City the title goes to Chapultepec Park. Its name in Spanish, El Bosque de Chapultepec (bosque means forest), is more descriptive of how it may have looked in pre-Hispanic times, before pavers covered the soil. …
