Tag Archives: adventure

Flying to the Amazon

Posted on August 16, 2018 by

When we were in Ecuador, we had to take a flight from Quito to Coca, which is a small town in the jungle. The tour company booked our flight for us, so we really knew nothing about it until we … Continue reading →

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Top Things to Do in Athens, Greece

Posted on August 13, 2018 by

Athens is certainly one of the most historic cities in the world and there is plenty to see if you decide to travel there. It is probably true that no matter where you dig in the city, there is a … Continue reading →

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Going to Extremes

Posted on August 9, 2018 by

The more that you travel, the more that you realize that the scenery of most places will remind you of some other place that you have visited. When we first started traveling we expected to be find everyplace that we … Continue reading →

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Beer and Wine Around the World

Posted on August 8, 2018 by

We have always been advocates for eating local foods when traveling, but we equally believe in trying the local wines and beers. Wine tastings are a great way to try a variety of wines and get a true sense of … Continue reading →

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The Banks of the Nile

Posted on August 7, 2018 by

Cruising down the Nile River from Luxor to Aswan when we were in Egypt was a wonderful experience. Obviously there were the temples that we visited along the way, but just cruising on the Nile was relaxing and wonderful. It … Continue reading →

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The Napo Wildlife Center

Posted on July 31, 2018 by

During our trip to Ecuador, we stayed at the Napo Wildlife Center in the Amazon Rainforest. Considering that we were deep in the Yasuni National Park and far away from any city, the amenities at the lodge were actually very … Continue reading →

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The Country of Bolivia

Posted on July 27, 2018 by

Our trip to Bolivia was one of the most interesting trips that we’ve ever taken and we had a lot of wonderful experiences while we were there. As with all countries, Bolivia is a very complex nation with a lot … Continue reading →

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10 Things to Do Prior to Traveling Internationally that Some People Forget

Posted on July 19, 2018 by

Planning a trip is a fun process as you investigate where to stay, what to see, and make travel arrangements. However, if you are traveling internationally, there are several things that you should be sure to do in addition to … Continue reading →

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Street Art Around the World

Posted on July 17, 2018 by

The sides of buildings have become a blank canvass for artists to create unique and often whimsical murals. While there is still graffiti in plenty of places, a lot of it has mostly been replaced by interesting works of art. … Continue reading →

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Learning Different Cooking Techniques When Traveling

Posted on July 11, 2018 by

Like many people, we not only like to try local dishes when we travel, but we also like to learn about how they prepare the food as well. Whether it is wrapping fish and vegetables in banana leaves, digging a … Continue reading →

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