by Mary Charleson | Apr 30, 2021 | Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Europe, South Africa, South America / Central America, USA, When a pandemic strikes
It’s safe to say that many of us would love to get back to traveling in 2021, and it’s quite likely we will – at least locally and domestically where restrictions allow. Many have pegged their hopes on the last quarter of 2021 to open up...
by Mary Charleson | Dec 16, 2019 | Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Europe, Hawaii & South Pacific, South Africa, South America / Central America, USA
We’ve combed the internet for some fun, inspirational and useful gift items for that hard to buy for traveler you know. Below you’ll find 8 useful, 4 cool and 2 inspirational gifts, plus 2 more that you don’t really need – but will truly want!...
by Mary Charleson | Jun 12, 2018 | South America / Central America
“For the record, I don’t intend to die in a tsunami in Nicaragua.” Those were my words as I tried to think logically in the face of a loud siren blaring in Spanish, “alerta de tsunami evacua inmediatamente” which translates to “Tsunami alert,...
by Mary Charleson | Jun 10, 2018 | South America / Central America
tour((inCEvery year thousands of international travelers visit Machu Picchu, the historic lost city of the Inca in Peru. As one of the Seven Wonders of the World, its popularity is understandable. It’s hard to avoid the crowds at Machu Picchu and scoring a coveted...
by Mary Charleson | May 12, 2018 | South America / Central America
It’s been said that visiting Machu Picchu in Peru is the trip of a lifetime. Perhaps what should be added is that preparing for the trip can feel like a lifetime of planning. I’ll readily admit I had little knowledge of what would be involved when I eagerly said...
