All about Paracas National Reserve – Peru Introduction Paracas Peninsula is considered one of the most beautiful coastal areas in Peru. It’s a place where a vast, wind-swept desert meets the pounding Pacific Ocean. With tall golden, red and white cliffs plunging into the Pacific; turquiose0hued bays; multi-colored dunes and hills; huge salt flats; and […]
6 Amazing Things to see & do in Lima – Peru
6 Amazing Things to see & do in Lima – Peru Lima is Peru’s vast, sprawling capital city that houses a whopping 33% of Peru’s entire population. While this mega-city has a stunning location, set on top of bulging cliffs that plunge down to the roaring Pacific Ocean, Lima also has some major flaws. In […]
11 Interesting Facts about Lima – Peru
11 Interesting Facts about Lima – Peru Four months ago, in February of 2022, I set out to explore South America for the very first time. I started my adventures at Ecuador’s renowned Galapagos Islands, where I stayed for one month. Then I spent another two months exploring the central Andes region of Ecuador. Next […]
7 Surprising Facts about Colombia
7 Surprising Facts about Colombia 1. Colombia is a safe country to travel in This will probably be the most surprising news about modern-day Colombia for most readers. In fact, I’m pretty sure a lot of people who read this will be still be very skeptical about Colombia’s safety. That’s understandable given Colombia’s violent history. […]
9 Observations about Colombian People
9 Observations about Colombian People I always hesitate to write articles about the local people of the countries I visit. For one thing, whatever I write could be debated or objected to or denied. After all, I’m not writing undisputable facts such as the altitude of Bogota, Colombia or current temperatures or the objects found […]
10 Intriguing Facts about Bogota – Colombia
10 Intriguing Facts about Bogota – Colombia 1. Bogota is Safe to Visit This might be the most surprising fact about Bogota for Americans and Europeans. Colombia in general, and Bogota in particular, have a bad rap as being dangerous. Most of Bogota’s modern-day notoriety is due to the drug trade and particularly Pablo Escobar. […]
Resort vs. Hotel vs. Airbnb: Who Wins?
Choosing the best accommodation is one of the biggest challenges people face when planning a vacation. You might debate whether to check in to a large, expansive resort, a more intimate hotel, or a private Airbnb. As the option you pick will determine your comfort, convenience, and memories, you must select wisely to avoid a […]
Ecuador’s Amazing Almuerzos
Ecuador’s Amazing Almuerzos ‘Almuerzo’ is the Spanish word for ‘lunch’. In Ecuador at lunch time, dozens of local restaurants serve a ‘menu del dia’ during ‘almuerzo’ time, usually from about noon until 2 or 3 pm. These huge lunch sets include a large glass of freshly-squeezed fruit juice, a big bowl of homemade soup and […]
Introduction to Baños – Ecuador
Introduction to Baños – Ecuador Baños is a small famous town nestled in the Andes Mountains in central Ecuador. This popular destination is renowned for its natural geothermal waters, spectacular waterfalls, hiking and mountaineering, outdoor adventure activities, gimmicky themed attractions and its phenomenal natural setting. The town’s name… The word ‘baños’ in Spanish means ‘bath’, […]
10 Reasons Ecuador is an Easy Travel Destination – Especially for Americans
10 Reasons Ecuador is an Easy Travel Destination Especially for Americans Ecuador is an awesome country to explore, To start with, there’s a huge choice of natural habitats to explore, including long tropical beaches, the Andes Mountain range, volcanoes and crater lakes, the Amazon rain forest and the incredible Galapagos Islands. In addition, Ecuador has […]