Explore the World One Country at a Time
Explore the World One Country at a Time
Moais at the Rano Raraku quarry site Highlights Time of Visit: February 2023 (during the Tapati festival) Duration of Visit: Six nights Description There are only a few iconic places on earth that are readily recognizable by a majority of people. Easter Island or Rapa Nui in the local language is one of them. This …
Lago Pehoé with the Paine mountains in the background Highlights Did the Lago Grey Glacier Cruise, day hike to Mirador Base Las Torres, hiked to Mirador Cuernos and saw the Salto Grande and Cascada Paine waterfalls. Some helpful tips in planning your visit such as border crossing (if coming from Argentina), logistics, when to go …
Pena Palace Highlights Visited the Pena Palace, Regaleira Palace and Moorish Castle in Sintra. Time of Visit: May and November 2023 Duration of Visit: One and half day total (day trip from Lisbon) Description Sintra is a city that has earned the distinction of being a UNESCO World Heritage site. It has a mixture of …
The capital city of Andorra – Andorra la Vella Highlights Visited the pint sized country of Andorra which is sandwiched between France and Spain. Mainly stayed in the capital city of Andorra la Vella. Time of Visit: November 2023 Duration of Visit: Three Nights Description Andorra is a small country sandwiched between Southern France and …
The mountains at Puente Dé, Picos de Europa Highlights Picos de Europa is a mountain range within a national park in North Central Spain. It is located between the regions of Asturias, Cantabria and León. It reminds us of the alpine scenery in Austria and Switzerland. Time of Visit: April 2023 Duration of Visit: Four …
Aqueduc Saint-Clement in Montpellier Highlights Explored the cities/towns of Arles, Avignon, Carcassonne, Lourdes and Montpelier. These towns and cities are located in Southern France, West of Marseille. Time of Visit: October – November 2023 Duration of Visit: 12 Days Description Traveling really opens people’s understanding of the world. We had no idea of the richness …
Plaza San Francisco, Cuenca Highlights Visitied Cuenca’s historic district and Mirador de Turi. Time of Visit: April 2024 Duration of Visit: Three nights Description Cuenca is the third largest city in Ecuador. It is located in the southern one third of the country at an elevation of roughly 2,530 m (8,300 feet). The city is …
Baños sign in front of the Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Agua Santa Church HIGHLIGHTS Baños de Agua Santa or Baños is a cool small town with no shortage of fun outdoor activities to do. We wished we have stayed longer. Time of Visit: April 2024 Duration of Visit: Three nights DESCRIPTION Baños de Agua …
19,000+ ft Cotopaxi volcano partially shrouded by clouds Highlights Took a day tour of Cotopaxi National Park. Hiked up to Rifugio Jose Rivas but did attempt to hike to the glacier due to the high altitude. This was our first time being at 16,000 ft above sea level. Used the city of Latacunga as our …
Quilotoa Lake and the Mirador de Cristal “Cueva del Condor” Highlights Visited Quilotoa volcano lake as a day tour from the city of Latacunga. Time of Visit: April 2024 Duration of Visit: Day Trip from Latacunga Description Quilotoa Lake is a beautiful emerald colored lake within a volcanic crater. It is located up in the …