Month: April 2026

Guatapé

Image: Letras de Guatapé. Highlights – What to see and do in the colorful and vibrant town of Guatapé, Colombia.   Time of Visit: March 2026  Duration of Visit: Three Nights Description Guatapé is a must visit while in Colombia. It is a small town surrounded by waters of Embalse Peñol-Guatapé which is an artificial lake created in the 1970’s …

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Oruro

Image: Letras de Oruro Highlights – Information about Oruro’s Carnival and our failed attempt to attend due to acute mountain sickness.   Time of Visit: February 2026 Duration of Visit: Two Nights Description The CIty Oururo is a city about four hours south by bus from the capital city, La Paz.  The city is at around …

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St. Martin

Image: St. Martin Tourist information Center at Marigot Port. Highlights – What to see and do in the tiny Caribbean island of Sint Maarten and Saint Martin.   Time of Visit:  January 2026 Duration of Visit: Six Nights Description St. Martin is a single island in the Caribbean divided between two nations.  The southern half is …

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St. BartHs

Image: St. Barths mural near St. Jean Beach. Highlights – Our impression and experience in spending a couple of nights on the beautiful island of St. Barthelemy.  Time of Visit:  January 2026 Duration of Visit: Two Nights Description St. Barthelemy or St. Barths for short is a French Caribbean island.  It is a ritzy place, …

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