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Almost alone in the Peruvian High Andes

November 26, 2008 by ElizabethLeave a Comment

I've been asked by several people why I'm spending all my time in the Andes and not seeing the rest of this diverse country. In my email below I provide my answer. I warn you that it's long, so if you are too busy or not interested, please delete now! I just returned from an incredible adventure in the mountains, and I'm at a loss for words... Whenever I visit spectacular scenery I always fail to find words to express the fullness of what I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Andes, Animal Rescue, Bakeries, Bus Travel, California, Food and Wine, Hiking, Mountain Climbing, Music, Peru, Shopping Mall, Switzerland, Taxi, Trekking

Italy Story: Hostage of the Hostile Hostel

February 24, 2007 by Bill FinkLeave a Comment

When I arrived, panting, at the three-story brick-and-steel building, I was dismayed to see a mob of backpackers crowded around the front desk. Two surly staff members were shouting at them in Italian, grabbing crumpled piles of money, and stuffing registration forms, one each, into the hundred cubby holes in the wall behind them. Each nook denoted one available bed. As I made my way to the counter, I heard one of the clerks answer the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Backpacking, Bus Travel, Denmark, Drinking, Europe, Food and Wine, Germany, Italy, Mediterranean, Michigan, Rome, Spain, Switzerland, Travel Book, Walking tour

AFS Peaks of Patagonia & Chilean Vineyards

September 24, 2006 by Suzy DavisLeave a Comment

Dramatic landscapes provided us a continual Kodak moment throughout. It is late spring in the region and the weather was cooperative with a lot of sunshine. This however is a land where the unexpected is the norm, so we came prepared for occasional wind and rain. After a rest at the lovely Hotel Neruda and a city tour in Santiago, we flew south to Punta Arenas. There we transferred 2 hours by coach to Puerto Natales at the Patagonia steppe. We … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Airport, Andes, Animal Rescue, British Columbia, Chile, Cruising, England, Fjord, Glacier, Hot springs, Journey, Lodge, Mountain Climbing, National Park, New Zealand, Restaurants, River Rafting, Sailing, Seafood, Switzerland

Leave Your Fondue Pot At Home: Travel To Switzerland

May 4, 2006 by Frank JohnsonLeave a Comment

Switzerland, formally known as The Confederation Helvetica, is a landlocked mountainous haven in the heart of Europe. Partially due to the isolating geography, the Swiss people have maintained a strong commitment to tradition, independence and the preservation of their long-established way of life. Hence, it is very important for the traveler to note that Switzerland is not a member of the European Union and uses the Swiss Franc as their form of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Chocolate, Europe, History, Public Transportation, Ski Trip, Switzerland

A Glimpse of Kyrgyzstan

February 5, 2006 by Stephen KinzerLeave a Comment

Kyrgyzstan is the quintessentially remote Central Asian land and arguably the worlds least known country. It is situated in the southeastern part of Central Asia bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, China to the east, China and Tadjikistan to the south, and Uzbekistan to the west. It is about 900 km long from east to west and 425 km from south to north. The area of the country (198.5 thousand sq. km) is comparable with such countries as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Asia, China, Drinking, Flowers, History, Lodge, Mountain Climbing, Switzerland, Trekking, Walking tour, Wildlife

Huaraz, Peru – Ishinca Trek

by Dave · Leave a Comment

During several attempts to climb Ishinca & Toclaraju Dave used Enrique Expeditions, based in Huaraz - as well as a number of guides who for the most part spoke primarily Spanish with only a few words of English. Spanish was the primary language we used when climbing. Guides Francisco and Julio have both been guiding in the mountains for many years - each man has significant experience climbing. Julio has reached the summit of Huascaran (the … [Read more...]

Weber’s Knives, Lucerne Switzerland – March 2000

March 1, 2000 by DaveLeave a Comment

Weber's Knives Lucerne Switzerland - If you are ever in Lucerne, Switzerland, be sure to check out Weber's Knives, the oldest knife shop in old town. This shop has been owned by the same family for over 100 years and the shop itself is much older than that. They have an excellent selection of Swiss Army knives, other knives and many souvenirs. Be sure to ask to visit the sword display in the basement. They always have the latest styles and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Shopping Mall, Switzerland

Europe

by Dave · 17 Comments

This article differs from a number of other travel articles on Dave's Travel Corner in that it is not written about a specific place, location, or destination. It is written from personal experience based upon numerous trips to Europe and is intended to give the independent traveler to Europe additional information about a diversity of activities or experiences across the continent. The initial countries we visited before writing this article … [Read more...]

Europe – Restaurants

by Dave · Leave a Comment

I ate at restaurants which ranged from luxurious to basic, to eating food from the street vendors. As with prices for other items and services, the prices of food at restaurants generally becomes more expensive moving from the south to the north. The exception to this was food in eastern Europe, which was a bit cheaper than the rest of Europe. Most restaurants charge for every little item. The only thing I don't think I was charged for was for … [Read more...]

Europe – The Locals

by Dave · Leave a Comment

I think that whatever country you are traveling in you will meet the bad apples as well as the good oranges. On my first journey through Europe I met some very helpful people who went out of their way to give me advice, show me certain areas, or give me help. Then I met some overly stressed people who all they had to say was "stick it between your teeth". I could definitely tell a general difference in personality between different cultures … [Read more...]

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