This article highlights some of the most beautiful and interesting United Kingdom hiking trails! Hiking is a popular outdoor activity — a great way to stay in shape while soaking up some of the best scenery and wildlife in Britain. Check out some of the UK’s wildest and most beautiful routes for walking, whether you’re […]
Point Buchon: A Trail Full of Hazards
After admiring the impressive bluffs in Montaña de Oro State Park, my curiosity took me to private lands possessing serious hazards such as sinkholes, snakes, electric fencing, poison oak and crumbling earth. **** Once we finished hiking one of the loops of the Bluff Trail, we drove the car to the end of Pecho Valley […]
Copan Ruinas: A Not so Ruined Town
I don’t know who gave the name of Copan Ruinas to the gateway town to the Copan Archeological Site. Maybe authorities wanted to make clear the town is close to the Mayan ruins. Or maybe they wanted to differentiate the municipality from the department of the same name or other nearby cities (like Santa Rosa […]
Gourmet Foraging Experience in Pasadena
This article describes an incredible gourmet foraging experience I had in Pasadena (Los Angeles County). I am pretty sure most of you are aware of one of the latest culinary trends: foraging. Maybe I shouldn’t call this act of harvesting edible, wild-growing plants and fungi a “new trend”. Humans have been foragers for most of […]
Distrust Complicates Travel: Traveling Between Countries
In this article, I illustrate how distrust has made my travels more difficult. At the ticket counter in San Salvador, I felt relieved when the agent told me it was possible to travel to Copan, Honduras without passing throughout Tegucigalpa. We weren’t sure there was such an option. Time and hassle saving thoughts inundated our […]
Macaw Mountain: Tropical Birds Galore in Honduras
Years ago, I saw an ad for Macaw Mountain in a travel magazine. The short description of the place made me look for more information. I discovered a park and reserve, full of macaws and parrots, located close to the Copan Mayan Ruins in Honduras. I said to myself: “I would like to go there”. […]
Copan Mayan Archeological Site in Honduras
This article highlights the majestic Copan Archeological Site in Honduras. Copan is considered one of the major Mayan city-states. I can talk about the feelings rushing through my body when I visited Copan. But I am not going to do that. Nothing I experienced that day can be compared to the stories the ancient inhabitants […]
Cerro Azul Meambar: Hiking in a Honduran National Park
This article highlights the Cerro Azul Meambar (also known as PANACAM), one of Honduras’ most beautiful national parks. When I described my rowing experience at Lake Yojoa, I mentioned how this body of water is surrounded by two national parks. One of those parks is called Cerro Azul Meambar or PANACAM (because of its Spanish […]
A Good Dose of Art in Los Angeles
I realize a lot of people find museums boring and dull. I hold a different view of these spaces holding different works. To me, these are places waiting to be discovered, a ride to many cultures for a humble price. If you ask me to select between a museum or staying home (doing chores), I […]
Playa del Carmen: The Riviera Maya Town Surprised Me
Playa del Carmen really surprised me. I stopped here because it is the closest town to Xcaret. My initial plan was to arrive late to Playa del Carmen, visit Xcaret the entire following day and then move on to Tulum. But, I was faced with a hard problem. I just liked Playa del Carmen too […]
Lake Yojoa: Rowing in Honduras Beloved Lake
This article highlights Lake Yojoa, the largest natural lake in Honduras. This lake may not be well known outside the country but locals adore this oasis. Lakes seem to add a layer of adventure to some Central American nations. Guatemala has Lake Atitlan. Nicaragua has Cocibolca (Lake Nicaragua). Costa Rica has Lake Arenal. Honduras has […]
El Imposible National Park: Hiking in El Salvador
This article focuses on El Imposible National Park, the most bio-diverse region in El Salvador. Costa Rica is famous for its abundant wildlife. But let me tell you a secret. I have seen wildlife in every Central American country I have visited (I have been to all countries in Central America except Nicaragua). Recently, I […]
How to Live an Off the Beaten Path Life
This article discusses how to live an off the beaten path life. At least, this is my version of unusual and unconventional. This is not an article about moving to the other side of the world. I am not going to give you instructions on how to quit your job tomorrow and start a business […]
The Top Three Short Term Housing Websites
Are you a vacation rental owner looking to find tenants and reduce your vacancy? Are you tired of paying fees for to list your property online? Here’s a short list of sites that we think offer a great value for property owners and travelers alike. ShortTermHousing.com Short Term Housing is a free place to list […]
Taulabe Caves in Honduras: Rock Formations and Stories
The Taulabe Caves, located close to Lake Yojoa in Honduras, are full of interesting formation and associated with interesting stories. I get really excited to visit places that are even unknown to the people who live in a country. Maybe the inhabitants of a country know about a place but, for some reason, they never […]