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Misadventures of a Gringo in Colombia

August 19, 2019 by Dusty and Sparky2 Comments

Upon leaving the unexpectedly small Cartagena airport, I was welcomed by a huge billboard featuring a Colombian Elvis impersonator. The other passengers who had also just arrived were poppin’ into little yellow micro-machine cabs and spinning off into their own assorted narratives. I stood and watched their numbers dwindle. Soon I was one of only a few prey left for the desperate transportation peddlers. A husky, determined Colombian man … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Airport, America, Architecture, Beach, Beer, Bridges, Bus Travel, Cheap Hostel, Coffee, Colombia, Food and Wine, History, Mosque, Mountain Climbing, Restaurants, Seafood, Shopping Mall, South America, Spain, Traffic

5 Best Ways To Tour The Rural Areas Of A Country

June 11, 2019 by Pete McAllisterLeave a Comment

When visiting a foreign country most people tend to visit the large cities or holiday resorts as these are the most accessible when you book flights or holidays through a mainstream operator. But to really see a country you need to go off the beaten track and really see the less travelled areas. With this in mind lets look at some of the best and most fun ways of touring round these parts. Using Public Transport This can be a tricky one and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Hiking, Motorbike, Road Trip, South America, Walking tour

Turning Left Around the World by David C Moore

June 1, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

Written first hand by David Moore, one half of the traveling duo David & Helene, this is an engaging tale by two travelers who decided to take a 10 month round the world trip later in life. When moving in to a new house, rather then deciding to throw themselves into the obligatory home improvement projects that invariably accompany one with moves such as this, Helene created her own project. She hung a map of the world on the wall and instructed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: America, Australia, Culture, Europe, South America, Thailand

Getting Lost in Gaucho Country

May 24, 2019 by Pirjo VasamaLeave a Comment

Argentina is undoubtedly beautiful. From raw, rugged plains to icy mountains, this stretch of South America is heaven for nature lovers. For those who prefer some creature comforts, there are still some less-rural options; you can find yourself tucked up by the fire in a log cabin or wandering around the stunning town of Mendoza. Let us walk you through some of the must-see places in this breathtaking country. Visit Cholila Cholila is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Argentina, Culture, Drinking, Hiking, Journey, National Park, Paradise, Restaurants, South America, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

San Miguel de Allende to celebrate reign as ‘American Cultural Capital’ for 2019 with events throughout year.

May 1, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

New York, N.Y., — This is a banner year for San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, as it celebrates its 12-month reign as American Cultural Capital for 2019. The designation is an honor bestowed annually to one city from across North, Central and South America that demonstrates remarkable heritage, culture, and tradition. San Miguel de Allende's status as this year's titleholder was announced in January by the Executive Council of the International … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Art, Bridges, Canada, Culinary travel, Culture, Festival, History, Mexico, New York City, Shopping Mall, South America, Spain

An Interesting Mix of Activities & Distractions in Guyana, South America

February 15, 2019 by Dave16 Comments

The final touchdown could not come soon enough. 39 hours prior I left my place in California for the airport at 430am. After a night in Miami (part of which involved nearly a 2 hour drive to go 3.1 miles from the airport - you think Los Angeles traffic is horrendous, think again), I finally arrived in Guyana. Most people I told prior to my trip that I was going to Guyana greeted me with a blank stare. The few older folks correctly equated Guyana … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Airport, America, Art, Beach, California, Celebrity, Drinking, Journey, Los Angeles, Music, Rainforest, South America, Taxi, Traffic, Waterfall

Trekking Torres Del Paine National Park in Patagonia

February 15, 2019 by Abdul RastagarLeave a Comment

"The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness.” - John Muir I like to think that John Muir was correct in many of his writings. And I also like to think that Torres del Paine is as close as it gets to the wilderness that he describes, the one that fuses the soul into the universe. Located at the southern end of Chile, deep in South America’s famed Patagonia region, this majestic national park surely ranks among the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Bus Travel, Canyon, Chile, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Lodge, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, South America, Trekking, Wildlife

Cruising the Fjords of Patagonia

February 4, 2019 by Abdul Rastagar2 Comments

Few places around the world evoke as much myth and awe as Chile’s Patagonia region. The mere name conjures imagery of pristine wilderness and raw nature, of stunning scenery and awe-inspiring mountains. This is where land meets sea, where ocean currents are funneled through narrow gorges opening to cavernous bays, where innumerable fjords and glaciers carve through rocky massifs. Surrounded by only water for thousands of kilometers in three … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Andes, Antarctica, Art, Australia, Bridges, Caribbean, Cell Phone, Chile, Cruising, Food and Wine, Internet, Journey, National Park, Restaurants, South America, Spain, Volcano, Walking tour, Whales

5 Top World Adventures for Older Travelers

December 11, 2018 by David Astley3 Comments

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As we travelers and adventurers get older, our bodies no longer let us do everything that we once did. Our stamina declines, our knees get weaker, and we start to suffer ailments that we knew nothing about in our younger years. But our quest for adventure doesn’t go away. So many of us older travelers get frustrated that we can’t do everything that we would like to do. Trekking to Everest base camp or expeditions to Patagonia start to become … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Africa, America, Animal Rescue, Antarctica, Australia, Costa Rica, Cruising, Europe, Everest, Hiking, Iceland, Mountain Climbing, New Zealand, Rainforest, River Rafting, South America, Tanzania, Trekking, Victoria Falls, Waterfall

Wine Tasting in Myanmar

May 21, 2018 by Dave23 Comments

When traveling abroad, I always seek out wineries whenever possible. To some, going wine tasting in Myanmar might be somewhat of a surprise - an anomaly and to an extent it is. However, there are two wineries in the country, (Aythaya Vineyard and Red Mountain Estate) both in the vicinity of Inle Lake. Red Mountain Estate Winery is located on the outskirts of the small town of Nyaungshe. As one arrives, one quickly sees vineyards lining the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa, America, Art, Bicycle, Burma, Drinking, Food and Wine, Restaurants, South Africa, South America, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

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