Quirky, vibrant, thoroughly modern yet positively ancient, the Spanish city of Barcelona is a study of contrasts. The capital of the Catalonia region, Barcelona is a magnificent representative of this rich and fiercely independent region. This gorgeous metropolis by the sea is known for the modernist architecture of Antoni Gaudi, La Rambla (one of Europe’s […]
One minute you’re driving past a long stretch of the desert landscape, the next you cross a mountain pass and you’re headed to a ski resort! New Mexico is a land of remarkable contrasts, where massive satellite dishes scour the skies for extraterrestrial contact just a few miles from ancient pueblo ruins. Even its vibrant […]
Gritty, magnificent, and 100% exciting, Mexico City—or CDMX—is Gotham with a Mexican accent. It’s hard to distill so many possibilities into a few paragraphs, but there are certainly numerous experiences no visitor—whether traveling en familia or not—should miss. The trick is to return more than once and always stay as long as you can. […]
For many American tourists, Mexico is, and always will be, defined by its beach resorts. But there’s much, much more to Mexico than sand and sea. There’s a rich history melded together by the Spanish conquerors and the indigenous peoples… and you’ll find precious little of it at the beach. The truth is, you’ll need […]
This week we welcome a new contributor to the SkyMed Explorer Blog: Joyce Wilson is a retired teacher and enjoys sharing lesson plans, resources, and teaching tips on Teacher Spark. Her website is a compilation of practical resources that will inspire student engagement and instill a love for learning. By tapping into a student’s natural creativity […]
True to its Wild West roots, Phoenix, Arizona, originated as a hay camp established to supply the Army at Camp McDowell. Today, it’s the nation’s fifth-largest city and the center of what’s called The Valley of the Sun—mainly thanks to the 300+ days of sunshine each year. The Valley comprises 23 adjacent communities, including […]
