Before coming to trek the Simien Mountains you have already been in Ethiopia for at least a few days so you know some basic issues that may arise with communication, scheduling, and transport. We had many questions about how to organize when we arrived in Gondar and worked it out but hopefully this will save … Continue reading
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Bottlenose dolphins surround us at sunset in the Galapagos
Sipping on a couple beers and watching the sunset is how this all started…. It’s hard to tell but there were 1000 or more dolphins out there. Click on this for tips to sea based or land based tours in the Galapagos Like always, please share Thanks
Crossing the Colombia-Ecuador Border at San Miguel/ Lago Agrio
From Macoa, Colombia you go by bus. Go to the bus station during the day to buy a ticket. Many people will say there is not bus but just keep at it. Do not go to the bus station at night as the locals say it is too dangerous. I tried and local men stopped … Continue reading
Macoa, Colombia y Fin Del Mundo
I made a quick stopover in Macoa located in Amazonas Fin del Mundo This is a nice jungle hike without much information available. Jump in a taxi (10000pesitos) or collectivo (2000pesitos) towards Villagarzon and tell the driver drop you at the trailhead. The trail is obvious so I’ll cut it with the directions but will … Continue reading
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Photography,travel, BBQ, FARC, parks, biking, aurora borealis, boobies, and wine… After a year of posting I thought I would share the top 7 posts on the blog. I want to thank all of the growing supporters for the dialogue and comments. It’s been an eye opening experience in terms of writing but more about communicating … Continue reading
Galápagos Islands: Six tips for boat based tours and cruises
With little doubt your trip to the Galápagos Islands is a dream vacation. You may have been saving money to do it or just waiting for the right time. Either way here are six different things to consider before you go take a cruise in the Galápagos Islands. 1. Reputable boat: Look into the history … Continue reading