I have spent the past two months traveling in some of the poorest countries in South America. If nothing else, it’s opened my mind to a few questions about my own life. “Am I working […]
Category: South America
BootsnAll’s Indie Travel Challenge 2012: Week #12 Train Travel
BootsnAll is one of my premier go-to sites for travel related information. For anyone contemplating a RTW (round the world) trip. This is the place to start. In 2012 BootsnAll will be issuing one challenge/task/subject each week […]
The 3-Day Alcoholic Challenge
“Do you think I can become an Alcoholic in 3 days?” This was Teresa’s comment while sitting on the beach enjoying our first drinks in Puerto Lopez, Ecuador. While looking over the ocean and enjoying […]
Peru Expenses
I’ve been keeping a log of our expenses for anyone interested. Traveling isn’t really as expensive as many think. Take a look at the numbers below for proof. The point that I like to make […]
The Peurivan Amazon Part II: Stranded on A Deserted Island
Our second and third night cabins were located even further into Manu National Park. We drove for another half-day and then took a boat to get us most of the way. From the river (a […]
The Peruivan Amazon Part I: The Cable Taxi
After surviving The New World’s Most Dangerous Road, Teresa and I set off for yet another adventure. THE PERUIVAN RAINFOREST in Manu National Park Envisioning lush jungle with monkey’s chirping overhead, bright colored birds on […]
The Doors and Windows of Cusco: A Photo Essay
I fell in love with the Doors and Windows in Cusco….such charm and character! It reminded me of wandering through the streets of Venice Italy. I thought I would share a couple of my favorites […]
Machu Pichu: A Photo Essay
Here are a few of my favorite photos from our trip to Machu Pichu….I hope you enjoy! Celebration drinks with friends Gri and Juan. If you removed the people in this picture…I would frame it! […]
The ‘NEW’ Worlds Most Dangerous Road
After a wonderful day exploring Machu Pichu and hiking; we were off for quite the adventure (unknown to us). Along with our new friends Juan and Gri, we had pre-arranged our travel back through a […]
Relaxing Lakeside
Copacabana is a quiet little lake-side village. It’s a little touristy….but we are tourists. We enjoyed three days of peace and quiet. The weather was interesting as it rained quite a lot every night and […]
A Re-Discovered Life 