Some people are afraid of flying. Some dislike the confinement of being in an airplane. And some just hate the stress and hassle of it all. I love it—the possibility of where the plane is taking me, the anticipation of where I’m going, what new place I will soon discover. I especially love getting a […]
Everyone knows about Machu Picchu, the famous “Lost City of the Incas.” However, Peru has countless other awe-inspiring archeological sites worth visiting too. One of the most spectacular is located high on an Andean plateau about 30 miles (50 km) from Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. The site of Moray consists of multiple […]
California is famous throughout the world for its wines. In fact, nearly ninety percent of all wine produced in the U.S. comes from California. This tradition of winemaking dates back to the 18th century when the Spanish missionaries first planted vines to produce wine for their church services. Nowadays, there are more than twelve hundred […]
For a city that gets virtually no rainfall each year, Lima sure has a lot of beautiful parks and public gardens. One of these has become a major attraction in recent years. The twenty-acre (.08 square kilometer) Park of the Reserve (El Parque de la Reserva) is situated in the heart of downtown Lima, adjacent to […]
This past Wednesday was Opening Day for the 75th season of the Del Mar Stakes. The famous racetrack has been drawing huge crowds every summer since July 3, 1937 when celebrities Bing Crosby, Jimmy Durante, and Oliver Hardy brought thoroughbred racing to town. Located about twenty miles north of downtown San Diego, the track is […]
Before my trip to Peru I had no idea what to expect with the food there. Would it be like Brazilian cuisine with savory meats, black beans and fried plantains? Or like Argentinian, with an emphasis on charbroiled beef? Or maybe like Mexican with tortillas, salsas, and spicy chilies? I discovered was that in Peru, […]
With the exception of the U.S. Customs agent who greeted us at LAX, I think that just about everyone has heard of Machu Picchu. Located high in the Andes in southern Peru, these ruins have been recognized by UNESCO as a unique testimony to the Inca civilization that populated the region half a millennium ago. […]
Florence, Italy is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is graced with spectacular architecture, including countless churches and monuments. Located in the heart of Tuscany, Firenze as its known to Italians, is bisected by the meandering Arno River and surrounded by the region’s […]
After months of anticipation, my trip to Peru finally came and went. But what an exceptional experience it was! This was my first escorted tour and the first time I’ve traveled with my sister since we backpacked across Europe in 1998. Over the next several weeks I will be posting more in-depth stories about the […]
It’s time for another “Where in the world am I?” photo challenge! Like in weeks past, I’ll give no clues up front, but will periodically tweet and post clues on my Facebook and Google+ pages to help you out. So, if you don’t already follow me on Twitter, click here. Here are the rules: Leave your guess here on my blog […]
