South America

Guatapé Colombia is a not-to-be-missed day trip from Medellin. The quaint town is a cheerfully, very colorful but sleepy destination that is popular with Colombians looking for a break for …

We took the Quito Free Walking Tour about 2 weeks into our visit to Quito, Ecuador.  In retrospect we wish that it would have been our first stop.  Here’s why …

White Water Rafting in Ecuador was one of the most memorable things that we did during our trip. You’ll find out why soon. I have to admit that initially the …

An estimated quarter million people crowd into Historic Center of Quito on Good Friday for the Procession of Jesus of Great Power (Jesus de Gran Poder). Hundreds of people dressed in purple (the …

White water rafting in Ecuador was probably one of the most exhilarating things we did during our visit to Baño de Agua Santa, Ecuador (Baños). While Sean was interesting in …

After having spent about a week in Quito, Ecuador I was struck by several things, rather immediately.  The first is the beauty of the place.  I hope I never reach …

Day Trip from Cuenca Ecuador The Parque Nacional Cajas (Parque National el Cajas) is located in the Ecuadorian Andes, an approximate 30 — 45 minute drive from Cuenca, Ecuador. This …

Graffiti is ubiquitous. You’ve seen it.  Crude public bathroom scratchings, quickly sprayed tags on underpasses, scrawled political slogans suggesting revolt and revolution, artistic but quickly applied stencils and posters, and …

Stunning Architecture As a UNESCO World Heritage site, Cuenca has well preserved colonial architecture, and the sheer scope and detail of the buildings, particularly the churches, are incredible.   Jogging …