South America is a continent made up of 12 countries. Angel Falls in Venezuela is the highest waterfall in the world. The Amazon River in South America is the largest river by volume. It also has the Andes Mountains which is the longest mountain range in the world.
Salinas La Loberia & La Chocolatera were two wonders to see when we decided to take a trip to an Ecuador beach. Living inland for a year, we decided we wanted to experience the beach. Friends were here from the states and our time was limited, so we drove over to the closest beach, Salinas. …
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Lake Titicaca Lake Titicaca is much more than the world’s highest navigable body of water. Do you dream of visiting a place where people live entirely different from the way you do? Lake Titicaca is one of those locations. We took the day long “Fast Boat” Edgar tour of Lake Titicaca. The advantage of …
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Hidden for Centuries Machu Picchu was on our travel bucket list and this year we finally made it there. Hidden for centuries, it is incredible; you have to add it to your list of must see places. Machu Picchu is now South America’s biggest attraction. The Spanish conquistadors tried but were unable to find this …
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A Tuk-Tuk or Three-Wheeled Taxi Have you ever ridden in a tuk-tuk (pronounced, “took took”)? These are a motorized, sputtering, three-wheeled taxi. I have been fascinated with tuk-tuks since traveling to Guatemala where we rode in one several times a day. They are typically cheaper than a conventional taxi, but the ride is not the …
Peruvian Food Peruvian food is flavorful yet not hot or overbearing. As you are dining in Peru, you begin to notice regional and cultural influences in the food you are eating. Quinoa is a staple in most all meals. Not only because Quinoa is higher in protein than most grains, but it also has a …
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Many Things to do in Cusco There are so many things to do in Cusco. Cusco is a UNESCO heritage site at an elevation of 11,200 feet (roughly 3,400 m). From the 13th to the 16th century it was the capital of the Inca Empire. The 16th century saw the Spanish Conquest. The historical center …
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Huayna Picchu Not wanting to sound dramatic, but Huayna Picchu really is the most dangerous and difficult hike I’ve ever done. I have to say that I honestly didn’t know what to expect regarding the hike when we booked our trip to Machu Picchu in Peru. Often confused, the hike to Machu Picchu and the …
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One of the Highest Train Routes in the World The Andean Explorer train was one of the highlights of our recent travels in Peru. This 1920’s Pullman train travels along one of the highest train routes in the world. Voted as one of the top 25 trains in the world by the Society of International …
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Things to See in Quito Before I tell you the 5 fantastic & affordable things to see in Quito, let me tell you where Quito is. Quito, the capital of Ecuador, sits high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2,850m or 9350 ft. It sits at the highest elevation of any capital city. …
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What do Kenya, Indonesia, and Ecuador have in common? If you said the equator runs through all of them, you are correct. On the equator in Ecuador, you can do some strange experiments that you can’t do in many other places and get the same results. I’ll tell you about them in a minute. Center …
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