Seeing a stunning photo of Machu Picchu begs you to ponder many things: The wonders of Perú; the mysteries of the Andes; the ingenuity of the Inca; the…
Aguas Calientes, or Machu Picchu Pueblo as it is now known, is more than just a place you pass through on your journey to Machu Picchu. Even though…
Unless you are a backpacker or hiker, you normally don’t get to see much of places like this, let alone stay in them. Places that are off the…
Usually, when we are abroad, I stay awake when travelling between and through towns I’ve never been to before, even if it’s just from the airport to the…
Unless you live in Scotland, Canada, or the northern part of the United States, your first introduction to the sport of curling was probably through watching it being…
A while back, I received a postcard informing me that I had won a free 7-day cruise for two. The available cruises were to the Mexican Riviera or…
St. Petersburg has had several names during its existence: Petrograd, Leningrad, and of course St. Petersburg. It also has a nickname: “Venice of the North”. Once you’re out…
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 Plaza is called…
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 shore and admired…