Destinations

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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Rio de Janeiro Carnival

Image: Carnival parade at the Sambadrome, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Highlights – Our experience in going to the Rio de Janeiro 2026 Carnaval in Brazil.   Time of Visit:  February 2026 Duration of Visit: Nine nights Description The Rio de Janeiro Carnival in Brazil is considered one of the largest carnival celebrations.  Of all the cultural …

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Cochabamba

Image: Cochabamba City, Bolivia from Christ la Concordia viewing platform. Highlights – What to see and do around Bolivia’s gastronomical capital.   Time of Visit:  February 2026 Duration of Visit:  Three Nights Description The city of Cochabamba is about seven and a half hours drive southeast of Bolivia’s capital city – La Paz.  It is a …

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Anguilla

Highlights – A brief story about our three nights stay on the island of white sand beaches and turquoise water called Anguilla.   Time of Visit:  January 2026 Duration of Visit: Three Nights Description Anguilla is a small island in the Eastern Caribbean that is chalk full of nice white sand beaches and turquoise blue water.  …

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Cyprus

Image: The Sea Caves about 10 minutes drive from Protaras. Highlights – How to spend six days in the Mediterranean island of Cyprus.   Time of Visit:  November 2025 Duration of Visit: Six Nights Description Cyprus is the third-largest island in the Mediterranean.  The island is blessed with beaches with turquoise and clear waters, a pine …

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