Sound Bathing at La Copa in Careyes, Mexico
We had been bouncing along a dirt road for miles before finally emerging from the Mexican jungle and heading towards the Pacific Ocean. That’s when I saw La Cop... Read More...
Teresa Bitler
Candytopia: Discover the Sweet Side of Life
Candytopia is the art gallery Willie Wonka would have opened if he had been an artist instead of a candy maker. Filled with paintings and sculptures crafted fro... Read More...
Grace Cafayate: Luxury in Argentinian Wine Country
I’ll admit it’s not easy to get to the luxury hotel Grace Cafayate from the United States. The northern Argentinian town where the hotel is located, Cafayate, d... Read More...
5 Unexpected Wow Moments in Paris
Paris is a city where there seems to be a “wow” moment around every corner. Some are expected, like watching the twinkling lights on the Eiffel Tower at night. ... Read More...
Discovering Paris: Eating Europe Paris Food Tour
While there are a lot of food tours in Paris, most stick to touristy areas like the Latin Quarter. The Hip Eats & Backstreets tour with Eating Europe Paris ... Read More...
10 Wow Moments in Luxembourg City
Luxembourg City may not be the first destination to come to mind when you’re planning a European vacation, but it definitely deserves a spot on your itinerary. ... Read More...
8 Wow Experiences in Memphis
Memphis has always intrigued me. It’s the “Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll” and home to Sun Studio, where Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis all cut al... Read More...
Fenway Hotel: Wow Moments at Historic Florida Hotel
From the moment you arrive at Dunedin, Florida's Fenway Hotel, you feel as if you’ve stepped back in time. The massive lawn, brick walkways, and Mission styling... Read More...
Flix Brewhouse Chandler: Beer, Burgers and Movies
I don’t usually go to the movies anymore because it’s cheaper to watch what’s on Netflix, I don’t have to silence my phone, and the floor isn’t sticky at home. ... Read More...
7 Wow Experiences in Birmingham, Alabama
Even though it’s the largest city in Alabama, Birmingham never really crossed my mind as a travel destination. I knew it had some connection to the civil rights... Read More...
Teresa Bitler
Contributing Writer
Teresa Bitler is an award-winning travel writer whose work has appeared in National Geographic Traveler, American Way, Wine Enthusiast, and AAA publications. She’s also the author of two guidebooks (Great Escapes Arizona and Backroads and Byways of Indian Country) and a contributor to Fodors Arizona & The Grand Canyon. While she’d never miss a must-see attraction, such as the Statue of Liberty in New York City, her favorite travel experiences are the unexpected ones: KoolAid with a Hopi medicine man, lobster prepared by a local on a Belizean beach, or a ride in a World War II-era bomber. Teresa writes about her travels at www.teresatravelstheworld.com.