Category: Tropics
đŒ…from Hawaii to the shores of Peru…đđ»
Me: “Is there a malecon in Trujillo?” Martin (who owns the hostel where I’m staying): “If you want a good malecon, the one in Huanchaco is much better. You should go there.” At least that’s the gist of what he said. Martin speaks very clear Spanish but it’s still sometimes...
Secret passageways to Trujillo’s backstage
Trujillo, PerĂș has so many amazing doorways and alleyways, it’s tempting to want to just wander through every one of them. Instead I decided to design my own little walking tour and photograph some. Quite a few doors were closed and alleyways gated. That only added to their mysterious allure....
Swimming in the rain
It rains every day in the tropics. At least it does in Ecuador at this time of year. Usually, the rains come at night or in the early morning hours. And it’s that kind of warm, soft rain that makes you want to sit up in bed and just listen....
Trujillo College of Medicine
While out wandering around Trujillo, PerĂș I stumbled across the campus of the Trujillo College of Medicine. Like many places here, the college is surrounded by walls. However these walls are covered in amazing mosaic artwork. Spanning several blocks, these giant and elaborate masterpieces stand as public showpieces.
Trujillo: Perhaps the prettiest city in all of PerĂș
Trujillo, about 9 hours’ drive north from Lima, is a beautiful colonial city right on the Pacific Ocean. Less than Œ the distance to the equator as Miami, Trujillo is decidedly tropical. With mostly narrow streets, lovely town squares, and colonial architecture everywhere you look, Trujillo is an overlooked gem with...
Ahhh, tropical produce
Bought a perfectly ripe, magnificent avocado the size of my fist from a sidewalk vendor for the princely sum of $0.62 I peeled it and then ate it like a delicious ice cream cone.
IguazĂș: More than just waterfalls
While IguazĂș Falls may be the big draw, the park that encompasses the falls is more than 250 square miles. So it is much more than simply a big river impressively jumping off a cliff. Plus there is the nearby Argentine town of Puerto IguazĂș, its Brazilian counterpart Foz de IguazĂș and the...
IguazĂș: The best waterfall youâve never heard of… before today
Reportedly, upon seeing IguazĂș Falls, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt exclaimed, âOh poor Niagara!â Having been to both, I can say that IguazĂș is by far the more impressive of the two. It is several times larger. Like Niagara, IguazĂș Falls marks the border between two countries. In this case, Argentina...
Belize: Tropical, English-speaking Paradise
Here’s another trip I’ve actually been on so I know I can give you all the tips and insider knowledge that will make your trip to Belize smooth and unforgettable. This itinerary can be customized to your preferences and activity level but here is a sample: Itinerary length: 1 week Best dates:...