newmexicotravelguy

Mark Aspelin, The New Mexico Travel Guy (www.newmexicotravelguy.com), is a travel writer and author of two books who has enjoyed a wide variety of adventures in his travels to over 100 countries and all 50 U.S. States. His current project involves visiting EVERY town in his home state of New Mexico (there’s over 500 towns) and writing a story about each one. He’s on track to finish the project by his early-mid 100s. When not traveling, Mark lives as a recluse in the mountains outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Launching a lantern at the Obon Festival

Celebrating Japanese Culture in New Mexico: The 2024 Obon and Aki Matsuri Festivals in Albuquerque

At first glance, you’d think New Mexico and Japan have very little in common, other than some good Japanese restaurants. Heck, even that may come as a surprise. Sushi in New Mexico? Yes, despite being landlocked in a high desert, we have some good sushi restaurants. You may also be surprised to learn that one of Albuquerque’s sister cities is Sasebo...

It didn't take long to see our first tribute to Messi

A whirlwind tour of Buenos Aires, Argentina: Airport transfers (EZE – AEP), a visit to the Japanese garden, and dining at one of the top steakhouses in the world

Travel tips gleaned from an embarrassingly short stay in Buenos Aires, highlighting what to expect when transferring between the EZE and AEP airports, visiting the Japanese Garden, and seeking out the best steak and choripán in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos, Aires, Argentina.