Ilha Grande and Paraty. And How to get there
Both Ilha Grande and Paraty are beautiful destinations that you should try to visit from Rio de Janeiro (or Sao Paulo). Ilha Grande Ilha Grande is a forested and mountainous island with …
Why we didn’t like Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Why we didn’t like Rio de Janeiro I expected Brazilians to be like those friendly, beautiful people you see in the travel ads. My first upfront experience with a Brazilian was at the airport …
Highlights of a family road trip to the Gaspé, Quebec (and stories of shit fits and car accidents)
Highlights of a family road trip to the Gaspé Quebec. Welcome to our first and only family road trip. I had known Lissette a little over a year. I knew she’d enjoy the beauty of the Gaspé. Benjamin I …
Why we love Colombia
Why we love Colombia Note; this is an older post. But I’ll always love Colombia ——————————- I’ve been to Colombia twice now and I …
Safety. And why Taganga (Colombia) is worth a Visit
Why Taganga is worth a Visit is a small village popular with backpackers. It also has a reputation for drugs, theft and muggings – I read a description of the town that basically summed it up …
Parque Tayrona, Colombia. And a night at the Eco-Habs
A night at the Eco-Habs in Parque Tayrona Colombia Parque Tayrona is worth seeing for it’s wild, rugged beauty. Isolated, you can walk along its beaches and not see anyone. The surf in many places is …
What to See and Do in El Rodadero & Santa Marta (Colombia)
Places to Visit near Cartagena Two hours east of Cartagena is Santa Marta. My Lonely Planet guide had gone into quite a lot of detail on Santa Marta’s attractions. Really, in all …
What to see and do in San Andres, Colombia
What to see and do in San Andres, Colombia. San Andres is a small Caribbean island (about 12 km by 3 km) located about midway between Jamaica (400 km to the north) and the Colombian mainland (480km to …
A Visit to Lake Maninjau and Bukittingi, West Sumatra. And going Rambo on the locals
A Visit to Lake Maninjau and Bukittingi, West Sumatra. I’m not a fan of West Sumatra for reasons I will soon explain. The highlight, geographically, is Lake Maninjau. Like Lake Toba …