Have dreams, will travel.
Peru is not lacking in places to see and visit. In recent years Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountain has exploded in fame, almost rivalling Machu Picchu in its popularity. This relatively "new" destination has become an Instagram gem, albeit often extensively photoshopped or filtered. Peru's Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) on a clear day - Photo credit: Christian... Continue Reading →
Hello. Decided to post a few of the photos I've taken. I'm currently in León for a couple nights. I will write more about the Camino when I am home, about the Camino moments that stand out. Until then... Visit some churches (those ceilings though!) Those sunrises never get old. All photos taken and owned... Continue Reading →
An ancient city set deep into the forests of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains in the South American country of Colombia is where we visit today. Ciudad Perdida, built most likely by the Tairona peoples, it was a significant hub for the ruling powers through to the arrival of Spanish. Believed to be... Continue Reading →
Today we're going to check out South Korea's second largest city and the world's ninth busiest port: Busan. Located on the southeast coast this urban centre of 3.6 million residents has plenty to offer. Being a seaside port it is has beaches where you can relax and then take to the nearby mountains for some... Continue Reading →
HAPPY CANADA DAY! Today, July 1st, is Canada's birthday. This nation is relatively young and though we do have some interesting historical sites much of the allure of this country comes from it's vast and varied natural beauty. Canada has rugged coastlines, serene beaches, vibrant cities, quaint towns, majestic mountains, and incredible wildlife. Really it's... Continue Reading →
While watching an episode of "One Strange Rock" on National Geographic Channel I observed a giant wall of ice and someone scaling it. The name of this behemoth frozen waterfall is Breitwangflue or "Crack Baby" (hmmm) and its located in Switzerland. Now I am not one for ice climbing or any kind of climbing for that... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year! I hope it has started well for everyone. Welcome back to the next Sunday Special. We are close the end of the alphabet, at the letter "U". So today we'll take a look at the American state of Utah. One of the the "Four Corners" states where Utah, Colorado, Idaho, and New... Continue Reading →
A small island that is blessed with natural beauty is tucked away in the Indian Ocean in the shadows of Madagascar and Mauritius. This isle, known as Réunion Island, is located approximately 700 km / 434 miles east and 200 km / 124 miles southwest of Madagascar and Mauritius, respectively. As a French overseas island it is... Continue Reading →
The small American archipelago of Hawaii boasts some beautiful landscape in its Pacific Ocean location. The oldest of the 8 main islands is Kauai, it is the fourth largest and is located northwest of the island of Oahu. Referred to as the "Garden Isle", its lush and jungle-like terrain offers beauty like no other. Having myself... Continue Reading →
