The Inka Museum In Cusco, Peru

Located up a side street in Cusco’s historic district sits a 17th century building called Casa del Almirante. The mansion was originally the estate home of Spanish Admiral Francisco Alderete Maldonado. The Inca Museum (Museo Inka) is located inside. The estate was built on the foundations of Inca buildings that were part of Tahuantinsuyo Inca Empire,Continue reading “The Inka Museum In Cusco, Peru”

Singapore’s Fantastic Mass Transit

One of the worlds truly great subway systems is the Singapore MRT and it is a solid innovator. Many of their systems are recognized and implemented worldwide. If you are lucky enough to get to Singapore for a visit you must use the MRT to get around the city. From the time you arrive atContinue reading “Singapore’s Fantastic Mass Transit”

San Cristobal Sunset

Located on the equator some 625 miles west of Ecuador sits the Galapagos islands. Another day nears an end on San Cristobal the capital of the archipelago and the most populated island.  It’s only the fifth largest and is the easternmost island. San Cristobal island is what remains of three connected extinct volcanoes that originallyContinue reading “San Cristobal Sunset”

View post to subscribe to the site’s newsletter.

The View From Machu Picchu

Nestled amongst the peaks of the Andes, Machu Picchu is perched above the Urubamba River valley on a narrow saddle between two higher peaks—Machu Picchu (“Old Peak”) and Huayna Picchu (“New Peak”)—at an altitude of 7,710 feet. For an Inca emperor that’s one hell of view from your front porch.  Join us as we visit historic treasures, natural wondersContinue reading “The View From Machu Picchu”

View post to subscribe to the site’s newsletter.

Sea Lions San Cristobal, Galapagos

Pictured is the harbor of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal Galapagos. Sea lions are everywhere on San Cristobal. They take over beaches, walk along town streets and occupy park benches. Young pups approach children trying to play, “retired” bulls can be agressive and threatening but mostly sea lions just lay around and occasionally go forContinue reading “Sea Lions San Cristobal, Galapagos”

View post to subscribe to the site’s newsletter.

Lima Peru And El Malecón

Looking For A Fantastic Urban Hike? Without doubt the best walking trail in a major metropolitan area is the Malecón in Lima. It’s a six mile trail along the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. El Malecón—Lima’s scenic cliff top walkway is an amazing coastal path, which stretches for about six miles, in three sections. HighContinue reading “Lima Peru And El Malecón”