Erika Bisbocci
Erika is an avid traveler and explorer of over ninety countries on six different continents. Since 2011, she has spent time studying Arabic in the Middle East, teaching English in Namibia and working as a flight attendant for a major US airline. When not traveling overseas, she loves exploring her own backyard in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
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Guide to the Xochimilco Canals in Mexico City
Xochimilco is an oasis of tranquility in one of the world’s largest and most congested cities. The green lungs of Mexico’s smog-choked capital, its canals and waterways are the final vestiges of a vast lake system that once flooded the Anahuac Valley. The maze-like wetland and its floating farms are inextricably linked to the rise of Mexico City. And still today, they are vital to the function of the modern metropolis. The area is home to a diverse array of plants and animals, while providing food for Mexico City’s ever-expanding…
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Visiting the Teotihuacán Pyramids in Mexico
Before the rise of Mexico City, there was Teotihuacán. Until its mysterious collapse in 600AD, the city of Teotihuacán was the heart and soul of Mesoamerica. At its zenith, it housed the largest and most advanced civilization on the North American continent. When the Aztecs came across the abandoned complex of temples and pyramids in the 15th century, they couldn’t believe their eyes. They named it Teotihuacán, meaning “birthplace of the gods.” A place this grand, they presumed, must have been central to the creation of the Universe. Teotihuacán…
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Mexico City Weekend Itinerary: Top Things to Do
Seemingly out of nowhere, Mexico City has become one of the world’s hottest travel destinations. The sprawling modern metropolis (also lovingly abbreviated to CDMX for Cuidad de Mexico) is a burgeoning magnet for lovers of food, culture, history, and architecture. It is congested yet lively, chaotic yet beautiful. It is a city for city people. A place where you’ll find some of the best cultural, architectural and gastronomical attractions not only in Mexico, but in all of North America. Things to Do with Two Days in Mexico City While…
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Guide to the Frasassi Caves in Italy
Deep under the hills of Italy’s Marche region, you’ll find a subterranean world of delicate calcareous sculptures and fairytale spires. This ethereal wonderland—known as the Frasassi Caves (or Grotte di Frasassi in Italian)—is one of Europe’s largest cave systems and a highlight of travel to Central Italy. The Frasassi Caves are rich in whimsical formations. Gouged out by the Sentino River over the course of 150 million years, their sculpted chambers rival the most intricate on Earth. THE GROTTE DI FRASASSI The Grotte di Frasassi are located in the…
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Visiting the Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens
The ancient Acropolis of Athens is the beating heart of Greece. Crowned by the Parthenon, its Pentelic marble ruins—visible from nearly everywhere within the city—tower above the modern Greek capital. Arguably the most important building in the Western world, it is regarded as the apotheisis of Classical Greek civilization. The Acropolis is the original home of democracy. The birthplace of modern philosophy. The cradle of Western Civilization. One of ancient humanity’s crowning achievements. And the absolute #1 place to visit in Athens (by a long shot). THE ACROPOLIS OF…
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Things to Do in Milos, Greece
Milos is an Aegean gem that features dramatic coastal landscapes and quintessential Cycladic architecture. The Greek island is home to picture-perfect fishing villages, ancient ruins, and remote sun-kissed beaches. Yet despite its appeal, Milos still manages to fly under the radar. Outside of major tourist attractions like Sarakiniko and Kleftiko, the island is a treasure trove of secluded beaches, isolated swimming holes, and lonely dirt roads. Milos’ claim to fame, the venerated Venus de Milo, may have found a new home in the Louvre, but the island’s breathtaking scenery and…
