1. January - Casco Viejo On the first day of January 2022, I strolled through Casco Viejo in Panama, after ringing in the New Year in Coronado, a teeming costal expat community on the Pacific Coast. Casco Viejo or Casco Antiguo is a historical, charming and vibrant neighborhood. “Considered a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site, …
Take Me Back To a Time When …
The decor in the common areas and the rooms of Chuquiragua Lodge, Michacha, Ecuador was interesting. Even though I have never lived in South America, I felt like I was taken back in time to the days of independent granjeros and campesinos. Taken back to a time where skillful craftsmen made our furniture, where we …
Chuquiragua Lodge & Spa
For three mornings I woke up to these vistas, whilst staying at Chuquiragua Lodge (Ecuador), located in Cuidad de Machachi, with its unobstructed background view of Cotopaxi volcano and other mountains. I liked the views from every angle. All the units are designed with large windows. It was the ideal place to wind down a …
Cotopaxi – It Literally Takes Your Breath Away
Part II of Ecuador 🇪🇨- Volcanoes and more Volcanoes
An Oasis in the Desert – San Pedro de Atacama
Atacama Desert, the driest non polar place on earth, is situated in northern Chile. San Pedro de Atacama checks the boxes for being:☑️ One of the most natural, unpolluted places ☑️ One of the places with the bluest skies ☑️ One of the places with a spectacular sunset ☑️ One of the places where it's …
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Ecuador is Dope Beautiful
Quilotoa Lagoon The Quilotoa is the most northern volcano of the Ecuadorian Andes, located in the province of Cotopaxi, and is part of the ecological Reserve Ilinizas. The drive to Quilotoa is .89 km (4 hours) south from Quito through the Panamericana Hwy. aka “The Avenue of the Volcanoes” and takes you through villages such …
Atacama – Four Seasons One Day!
Atacama a place for true nature lovers and adrenaline junkies
I Found “Zen” At Machu Picchu
Incas were the empire that ruled most of Peru, parts of Bolivia, Chile, Argentina and Ecuador. It was an extensive empire that ruled these regions for more than 100 years. The Incas are responsible for the many archeological sites scattered around Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia. One of the most recognizable sites and recognized as one …