by Jeffrey Kontur · Published August 16, 2016 · Last modified August 15, 2016
I’ve long since accepted that most of my friends and family think I’m insane. My friends and family have long since accepted that I might very well be slightly off my rocker. The first time I ventured more than 50 miles beyond US borders was in January 2014. I didn’t...
If you’re going on a trip that’s special enough to make you think about renting camera gear (our incredible African Safari comes to mind), chances are that you’re thinking of getting one of those monster telephoto lenses like the ones you see on the sidelines at professional sports games....
Central America / Laid-back / Moderately Active / Sedate / Tropics
by Jeffrey Kontur · Published June 21, 2016 · Last modified July 25, 2016
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:...
Adventure / Bucket List / History / South America
by Jeffrey Kontur · Published June 14, 2016 · Last modified June 15, 2016
Having actually been to Machu Picchu before, I won’t simply help you book your trip. I’ll give you all the tips and insider knowledge that will make the trip smooth and unforgettable! This itinerary can be customized to your preferences and activity level but here is a sample that would...
Bucket List / Disability Friendly / History / Laid-back / Logistics / Mexico / Moderately Active / Sedate
by Jeffrey Kontur · Published June 7, 2016 · Last modified June 15, 2016
Touring the ancient Mayan ruins in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula is one of those things that seems to make it onto everyone’s bucket list. Roaming the grounds at one of these sites, you may notice a lot of ramps next to or in place of steps. Or you may not notice...
“It has too many notes.” -Amadeus (1984) I tend to plan fairly active vacations. Reading my itineraries, some people have commented that they’ll need a vacation after doing all that! Take my planned upcoming Africa trip as an example. Sightseeing tour of Istanbul, Turkey including the famous Blue Mosque Mingling...
Just like you, I get junk mail all the time. Perhaps unlike you, I sometimes open and look at mine. 99% of the time still end up throwing it away but every once in a great while I find something golden. Such is what happened to me the other day....
The airport bombing in Belgium took place on the very morning me and a couple of others were flying back from Mexico. If you read my article on planning layovers, you know that I’m generally a fan of them. (Unlike most travelers.) Despite the fact that it was on the other...
Central America / Mexico / Miscellaneous
by Jeffrey Kontur · Published April 7, 2016 · Last modified May 1, 2016
“How do you know where it’s safe to go?” I get asked this question all the time. To be honest, I rarely think about it. The American news media, and even the American government, would have you believe that the whole world outside of US borders (except possibly for most...
Flying into Bogota Colombia for the first time I passed over beautiful farmland and dramatic mountains on the outskirts of the city. As we approached the edge of the city I saw clusters of buildings that I assume must have been greenhouses. At least that’s what they looked like from...