Category: Landmarks
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Seventh Wonder
I do not recall when I created the goal, or even what made me want to achieve it, butsomewhere along the way I decided to tackle the New Seven Wonders of the World. For those who are not familiar, on July 7, 2007, the results of a popularity poll announced the “New Wonders” as the […]
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Ketut Liyer
“All I have for sure is his name- Ketut Liyer- and the memory that he lives in a village just outside the town of Ubud…. What might his address be? “Medicine Man, On His Porch, Bali, Indonesia”?- Elizabeth Gilbert Eat, Pray, Love, written Elizabeth Gilbert, is one of my favorite books if not my absolute […]
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Blooming Lotus
“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” – Mark 8:36 (KJV) Falling in love with the book Eat, Pray, Love written by Elizabeth Gilbert and a basic love for yoga led me over to Google in search of Balinese yoga retreats. Blooming Lotus had […]
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Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM)
Visiting the Actun Tunichil Muknal while in Belize was the single best excursion I have ever partaken during my many years of travel. As a former Track & Field All-American I will admit I lost myself over the last few years, but have worked hard over the last twelve months by dedicating more time to becoming […]
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Botero Museum
Fernando Botero is a painter and sculptor from Medellin, Colombia. In the year 2000, he donated 123 of his own pieces and 85 pieces of art from his personal collection. The 208 piece collection was placed in a mansion in the La Candelaria neighborhood in Bogota. Over the years, I have fallen in love with […]
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Bogota Graffiti Tour
You cannot drive or walk anywhere in Bogota without seeing graffiti plastered on storefronts, the intersection, or an ally. The Bogota Graffiti Tour spends two hours browsing the urban art scene, explaining different techniques and teaching you how to identify some of Bogota’s top artist. You have pieces that are placed in remembrance of people, […]
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Sacsayhuaman
To some, the Sacsayhuaman may seem like a formation of large rocks. However, the stones are the largest used, during prehistoric America, 25-350 ton stones. The craftsmanship and precision used to fit every stone alongside another without even the space to fit something as minuscule as an index card in between, takes skill and wisdom. […]
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Machu Picchu
I have a huge chip on my shoulder after learning that the discovery of the Peruvian Historical Sanctuary is another false tale just as the story of Christopher Columbus’ discovery of America. Peru is known for its corn crops; they produce over fifty-five different types. Over a century ago the Peruvian Historical Sanctuary, we now […]
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Blue Lagoon
Have you heard of the man-made geothermal spa where the hot springs not only meet but also blend with the Atlantic Ocean? You know where the weather is normally 0-20 degrees Fahrenheit and you’re expected to strip down to your bathing suit. No reason to fret, however. The lagoon temperature averages 99-102 degrees Fahrenheit. Once […]
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Arcanum Glacier Tours
Arcanum has been serving locals and tourist for 20 years. Their cozy cabin is situated at the foot of the Myrdalsjökull glacier. These full package tours are costly but I found that they were worth it. The price includes the hour and a half snowmobile tour, insulated coverall, helmet, face mask and English speaking tour […]