Cambria: A Surprise in Every Corner

Moonstone Beach, Cambria, California

I can say I have been to Wales. Don’t get confused.  I never said I went to the country which is part of the United Kingdom. During my last road trip along the Californian coast, I stopped by a small town named Cambria.  Excited to find a town with a name not preceded by “San” [...]

El Imposible National Park: Cerro El Leon Hike

Hawk

The second day on El Imposible National Park, we decided to hike to the top of Cerro El Leon (Lion’s Peak).  This is the toughest hike in the park.  It is 8km long (about 5 miles).  We asked our guide to extend the hike because we didn’t want to return to the park’s entrance by [...]

Brazil’s Dusty Azure: Day 5 (Scene 1)

Pond

Last time I posted about Brazil, I told you about my day trip to Petropolis.  The Imperial City was kind of an uncommon choice given Rio’s best known attractions (beaches, beaches, beaches). Well, I kept selecting weird choices.  On day 5, I headed to the Jardim Botanico or the Botanical Garden.  Yes, Rio has a [...]

Animals Encounters Around the World

Toucan

People have many reasons to travel.  If you ask around, you are probably going to hear something like the following: To discover new places To meet different people To learn about different cultures To feel free To have fun!! No matter what reason you have to pack your bags and explore the world, travel experiences [...]

Papillon Photos: Road Trips and Wildlife

Bisons eating lunch

Today, I am bringing you a short tale of road trips and wildlife. What?  Are those words even related in some sense? Ok, fine.  I have to admit the purposes of road trips are not necessarily related to the members of the animal kingdom. That is why we have zoos. Right? I understand that on [...]

Papillon Photos: Wildlife in the Palos Verdes Peninsula

Little Bird

Two weeks ago, I visited the Point Vicente Interpretative Center and Park.  The center is located in the Palos Verdes Peninsula.  This area is famous because of its affluent residents.  In here, you can find some of the most expensive real estate in Los Angeles County.  Additionally, it is the home of one of Donald [...]

Papillon Photos: Manuel Antonio National Park

Ruth Camara 074

Manuel Antonio National Park is one of Costa Rica’s most famous parks.  In terms of size, it is the smallest national park.  However, don’t get fooled because of this fact.  The park is full of wildlife, beautiful beaches and hiking trails. If you are visiting Costa Rica, do not miss the opportunity to visit this [...]

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