The Xcaret experience of Maya culture: Time for a little escape from reality and to take a trip, well down memory lane anyway. At the beginning of July last year, I had the good fortune…
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10 Facts About The Andes and Amazon of South America|
Check out these awesome facts about South America’s Andes mountains and the Amazon. There’s also a great project included to help young learners discover more about the geographical features of the continent. The Andes Mountains…
Reblog: Hiking to Colombia’s Tallest Waterfall, “La Chorrera”
Less than one hour away from the busy cultural centre of Bogota, runs… or rather falls, the country’s tallest waterfall, La Chorrera. La Chorrera is the sixth tallest waterfall in all of Latin America and…
Fun Facts about Latin America (1)
Scientists have yet to figure out the real reason for this phenomenon. Check out this BBC article for more details.
Reblog: Day Trip to Diverse ValparaÃso and Viña del Mar, Chile
Again while bloghopping I was thrilled to come across gorgeous photos and a very interesting post by Image Earth Travel on ValparaÃso. Just 120 km northwest of Chile’s capital, Santiago, is the major city, seaport, and educational…
Reblog: The Astounding Size, Sound and Beauty of Argentina’s Perito Moreno Glacier
I’ve shared some of Caroline Helbig’s amazing photos from Argentina, with you before. And I have to do it again. She brings Argentina’s Perito Moreno Glacier alive in an astounding manner. The stunning pictures, her…
Reblog: Hola Costa Rica: Tortuguero
On Sunday, I bid a temporary farewell to a small group of my students. They are off to Costa Rica for three weeks as part of their study abroad program. They’ll be going through daily…
A CUBAN ITINERARY (PART 6: The End)
Before heading back to Havana for one last taste of the city and our departure from the island, we will spend a day in Santa Clara. You can catch up with the tour here: Day…
A CUBAN ITINERARY (PART 5)
Today we will spend hours exploring the wonders of Trinidad, Cuba. This historical gem is a UNESCO world heritage site. You can catch up with the tour here: Day 1 and Day 2 Day 3…
A CUBAN ITINERARY (PART 4)
We head towards central Cuba, passing through more beautiful beaches and historic towns. You can catch up with the tour here: Day 1 and Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5Â Depart…