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From Los Angeles to Bogota – a Day Trip

January 19, 2019 by Abdul Rastagar2 Comments

Yup, you read the headline right. I made a day trip to Bogota, Colombia from Los Angeles, USA. I'm probably not the first one to do it, but I bet not many people have done it before. So how'd it happen? Mostly through my opportunism: I managed to squeeze in a stop in Bogota while on my way to Santiago, Chile. It wasn't really on my original plans but I had a choice of two flights - one with a 4-hour layover in Lima, Peru and one with a 16-hour … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Airport, America, Andes, Art, Beer, Chile, Chocolate, Colombia, Drinking, Food and Wine, Hiking, History, Iceland, Los Angeles, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Music, Peru, Rainforest, Restaurants

How Sochi Became an All-Season Hotspot for Tourists

March 13, 2018 by Linda CLeave a Comment

SOURCE: flickr.com Prior to the 2014 Winter Olympics, how many people had heard of Sochi? Outside of Russia, the answer is probably very few. When most people think of snow, skiing and snowboarding, they think of somewhere in Austria or Italy, at least if they’re in Europe. In the US, you can take advantage of lift pass deals like Fly and Ski Free and take to the slopes in Tahoe without spending a dime. Or, if you’re really adventurous, you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Andes, Art, Beach, Casino, Caves, Chile, Culture, Europe, Food and Wine, Greece, History, Italy, Moscow, Resort, Restaurants, Russia, Ski Trip, Spain, Sports, Thailand

Spring Skiing at Valle Nevado in Chile

August 28, 2017 by Amber MacPherson2 Comments

The Mountain As the ski lift reached the mountain top, I released my white knuckled grip on the J-bar and slid forward toward the majestic snow capped Andean peaks looming large in the distance. It was spring in South America and the backside of the mountain, was nearly empty, inhabited only by myself and the occasional lift operator. The resort was visible as a spec in the distance beyond the lift I had just exited, and a mountain vista of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Andes, Chile, Colorado, Drinking, Food and Wine, Resort, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Ski Trip, South America, Spain

A Remington and a Volvo

June 28, 2017 by Marlena FiolLeave a Comment

At 9, I thought it was crazy. My dad was going to squeeze Mom and all six of us kids into a boxy, top heavy, narrow Volvo station wagon, and we were going to drive for three months from our home in Paraguay to Kansas where my father grew up. This trip had been his dream since coming to Paraguay in 1951 to found and manage a Mennonite leprosy mission. “Is there really a road that goes all the way from Paraguay to the States?” I asked. Dad … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Alaska, America, Andes, Argentina, Bridges, Bus Travel, Canals, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Drinking, Fashion, Food and Wine, Kansas, Naked, Nicaragua, Panama Canal, Panama City, South America

Top 9 Lakes Visited Around the World

February 26, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

In my travels around the world I have been fortunate to have visited all of these lakes listed below other then the Blue Cave Lake in Brazil. That is now on my list for my next trip to Brazil! Any of these make your list? Others to add? These are some truly special spots; they are listed alphabetically. Blue Cave Lake, Brazil or locally known as the Gruta do Lago Azul is located in Southern Brazil. I wish I had known about this lake a few … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Andes, Animal Rescue, Art, Beach, Brazil, Bus Travel, California, Canada, Caves, El Salvador, Glacier, Italy, Lake Tahoe, Macedonia, Mountain Climbing, New Zealand, Peru, Ski Trip, Visa, Volcano

Cuzco, Peru: Things Learned During an Eight-Day Visit

January 3, 2017 by Lili Price14 Comments

When I arrived in Cuzco, a city of 350,000 people known as the Inca Capital of Peru, I had near-zero knowledge about the place. All I knew is that it is home to a famous tourist attraction which most of my friends have kept on their Bucket Lists - forever! Stepping out of the airport, I wore that moronic look tourists wear when they arrive at a place where the primary language is something they cannot fluently speak. I did a little chicken … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Airport, America, Andes, Culinary travel, Drinking, Food and Wine, Machu Picchu, Peru, Shopping Mall, Traffic

Don’t Date a Girl Who Treks

October 9, 2016 by Marinel de Jesus3 Comments

She's the girl with the uneven tanned body Scorched skin from the rays of the sun from trekking the high passes. She's the girl with the high cut boots And a pair of trekking poles that she depends her life on She's the girl who catches the sunrise and sunset For either of them will suit her just fine. Don't date a girl who treks For this means you wake up at some ungodly hour and race your feet to the tops of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Africa, Andes, Beach, Everest, Food and Wine, Hiking, Himalayas, Mountain Climbing, Nepal, South Africa, Trekking, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Lets Go Climbing – Where Are We?!

September 26, 2016 by Dave2 Comments

"Do not start climbing over there - that seal is in the way". Were we mountain climbing or clambering over cliffs at some sunny beach in California somewhere? I've done a bit of mountain climbing around the world but have never heard a seal referenced as we are about to start a climb! The reason for this, is we are mountaineering in Antarctica as part of an Oceanwide Expedition Antarctica cruise. Climbing here is surreal - the amount of ice … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antarctica · Tagged: Andes, Animal Rescue, Antarctica, Art, Beach, California, Cruising, Glacier, Ice Climbing, Mountain Climbing, Peru, Rocky Mountains

The New Year is Coming: Favorite Destinations for Travel in 2015

November 8, 2014 by Dave2 Comments

With 2015 fast approaching (seems like I just wrote this in regards to the start of this year!), there are a few places I would like to highlight as being high on my list of places to visit in 2015. I chose these in particular because of the range of experiences offered, inspiring natural beauty and diversity of foods or cultural activities. I have been fortunate to have visited each of these more than once. I love the freedom of independent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: America, Andes, Asia, Australia, Bangkok Thailand, Beach, China, Culture, Drinking, Food and Wine, Italy, Markets, Monks, Mountain Climbing, Nightlife, Peru, Queensland, Rainforest, Rocky Mountains, Sand

Start Building a Bucket List For 2015. Consider these!

September 16, 2014 by Dave5 Comments

It is never to late to build your personal bucket list - creating a list of must do activities and experiences. Our motto as it relates to travel is, "do it while you can", and now is the perfect time to start planning some trips and experiences for 2015. One company, Contiki Tours offers a number of worldwide based activities and experiences for those in the 18-35 range. Here are a few suggestions to get you started. Climb a Mountain - choose … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: Africa, Alaska, Andes, Animal Rescue, Argentina, Asia, Baseball, Brazil, Bus Travel, China, Culinary travel, Food and Wine, Glacier, Hiking, Ice Climbing, Japan, Mountain Climbing, Norway, Peru, Spa

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