by Matthew Allison | Nov 10, 2024 | Mexico, North America
October/November 2024: Halloween is one of my favorite times of year—a celebration of mischief and the macabre, filled with ghouls, vampires, witches, and all those creepy figures that have somehow transformed into charming characters for costumes and decorations. But...
by Matthew Allison | Sep 15, 2024 | Mexico, North America
August 2024:For my daughter Indie’s first birthday, my family and some friends rented a beach house on Playa Baja, south of Ensenada, Mexico, for the weekend. Despite living less than 20 miles away from Mexico, this was Indie’s first trip there and her...
by Matthew Allison | Sep 12, 2024 | North America
August/September 2024:At the end of August, I was able to meet up with my brother Jesse, his fiancée Lexie, and my 17-year-old nephew, who had never been on a plane prior to this trip. We had a 5-day adventure in Montana that included backpacking in Glacier National...
by Matthew Allison | Aug 3, 2024 | North America
August 2024: Washington State is a treasure trove of breathtaking landscapes, boasting majestic mountains, serene bays, and formidable volcanoes. Yet, what truly captivates me are the temperate rainforests, particularly the towering ancient pines of Olympic National...
by Matthew Allison | Jun 23, 2024 | Mexico, North America
May 2024: Chiapas has it all! It is one of Mexico’s most diverse states in terms of topography and culture, and it’s one of my favorite Mexican states. The state is massive, featuring a Pacific coastline, mountains, cloud forests, and the Lacandón, which is the...
by Matthew Allison | Feb 22, 2024 | Caribbean, North America
February 2024: For years, I envisioned this exact moment—visiting my final United Nations-recognized country, completing my journey to all 197 countries. I wanted this special milestone to coincide with my six-month-old daughter Indie’s very first country visit. As a...
