When we booked our trip to Perú, the tour package we got included a voucher for an optional excursion during our free time. The first…
In the heart of the city is Plaza Mayor de Lima (Main Square), known as the birthplace of Lima. In fact, the area surrounding the…
The Bay of Banderas and the coastline around Puerto Vallarta boast some of the most spectacular waters in all of México. I’ve stood on the…
Our exploration of some of Lima’s cultural treasures included visits to a modern home, and a 17th-century church. The modern home, Casa Diez Canseco, would…
Santa Catalina Island has been an island getaway for me since the 1980s. It is one of eight islands making up the Channel Islands chain…
You may have heard of Allensworth, the first town in California to be designed, established, financed, built, and governed by African Americans. The town of…
At first glance, the area looks barren. Desolate. Out in the middle of nowhere. It is extremely hot during the summer, just above freezing during…
I’ve been wanting to visit Perú for a long time. I want to visit Cusco, see Machu Picchu, and learn the secrets of the Andes.…