We headed out of the chaos of the city and up towards the highlands, in the foothills of the Andes, just two hours away from my downtown home.
Category: Adventure Travel
La Fiesta Mama Negra in Ecuador
Down the spine of the Andes Mountains just one hour south of Quito, the city of Latacunga fills its streets with streamers and parades the cathedral’s statue of the Virgin and Child through several neighborhoods.
Making Travel Plans for a Safer Future
With the current pandemic still an ongoing situation that is disrupting travel to many countries, travel lovers are unsure when they might be able to travel freely again. Everyone wants to be safe, but beyond taking responsibility for yourself, you also need to pay attention to the travel rules that many countries have put into…
Peru’s Chavin de Huantar – Epic Archeological Adventure
Ancash lies quietly to the north of Lima, ignored by too many people who hop past to the golden northern beaches, the central jungle, or Cusco and Machu Picchu. Peru’s Chavin de Huantar – Epic Archeological Adventures and more await…
Volunteer Travel in Baños, Ecuador
When you volunteer and travel you make a difference in the lives of the people you meet.
The Choquequirao Trek or How to Be a Weekend Warrior in Peru
We descended such distances that the climate visibly changed around us, getting warmer and subtropical until the trees were dripping with ripe mangos and avocados.
There Ain’t No Party Like a Trenchtown Party! Jamaica Rocks
The real Jamaica is a lot less scary and a lot more fun than you might imagine!
Mt. Pelion – Mountain Villages in Greece
Springs and rivers, stone caves and of course typical Greek village architecture and more than a few monastaries, churches of Saints and a park where there were statues of Centaurs.
Black Robed Kaffir: Adventures on the other side of Pakistan
Dave Stamboulis defies the media perception and shows Pakistan to be filled with hospitable and kind people who live with their doors and hearts open.
Five Offbeat Destinations in Morocco
Morocco is one of the most photogenic countries on the planet. From the markets to the sahara there is never a lack of wonders worthy of a photograph. Here are five off-beat destinations that you may not have heard about but are worth your time. Don’t forget your camera. Azrou. In the Middle Atlas mountains…