Tag Archives: adventure

Copacabana – An Oasis in Bolivia

Posted on August 11, 2017 by

Much of what we saw during our time in Bolivia was harsh, wild, and rugged. The exception to trekking the Amazon rainforest or scaling the heights of the Andes mountains was our trip to Copacabana on the shores of Lake … Continue reading →

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When is a Trail not a Trail?

Posted on August 8, 2017 by

The answer… when it is a stream, but you still have to hike through it. When we did our canopy tour in Bolivia, we had to hike through a stream and climb a waterfall just to get to the start … Continue reading →

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Parasailing – Just for the Thrill of It

Posted on July 25, 2017 by

If you have ever been to a beach resort, you are likely to have seen the boats pulling parasailers around above the ocean waters. Strapping yourself into a harness that is connected to an over-sized parachute and being hauled by … Continue reading →

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Crossing Rivers in the Rainforest

Posted on July 4, 2017 by

Since there are not a lot of roads in the jungles of South America, local residents get creative on ways to cross the many rivers. Especially during the rainy season, these rivers can be quite treacherous, so the last thing … Continue reading →

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Getting Around with a View

Posted on June 14, 2017 by

Cable cars are a great mode of transportation, especially when you need to scale great heights over difficult terrain. Not only does it provide a much easier way to reach difficult destinations, but it also usually provides spectacular views. Whether … Continue reading →

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Do You Romanticise Travel?

Posted on June 9, 2017 by

Have you ever noticed that whenever you talk to someone who has just returned from a trip, it was always the best trip of their life. It is as if, somehow, every trip that someone takes it is nothing but … Continue reading →

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A Cautionary Tale

Posted on May 4, 2017 by

We are not necessarily risk takers, but we have found ourselves in some situations that have tested us. Whether white water rafting, trekking into the jungle, or hiking to the top of a mountain, we take all necessary precautions to … Continue reading →

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What Was Your Wanderlust Moment?

Posted on May 2, 2017 by

We had been taking vacations for years where we would visit interesting locations throughout the United States. We even traveled abroad and to Mexico, but as we look back now, we were tourists not travelers in those days. The trip that changed … Continue reading →

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What a Long Strange Trip it Has Been

Posted on March 13, 2017 by

Now that our European adventure is over (for now), we thought that we would take the time to trace our steps and truly acknowledge how many wonderful places we were able to visit. In chronological order, here was our trip … Continue reading →

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Many Miles Traveled for a Special Meeting

Posted on March 10, 2017 by

We mentioned several times as our time in Europe came to a close that we knew that Rome was definitely on our list of places to visit before we returned home to the United States. Obviously Rome is an incredible … Continue reading →

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