Machu Picchu is an Inca citadel located in southern Peru on a 7,970 foot tall mountain peak. It has often been referred to as the “Lost City of the Incas”. It is located 50 miles northwest of the original Inca capital city of Cusco. The Urubamba River flows through the valley below the mountain creatingContinue reading “Going Inside Machu Picchu”
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Who Are The Inca?
Actually the question should be ‘who was the Inca?’ While the indigenous peoples centered geographically on Peru are often referred to as Inca, the word Inca itself refers to the individual emperor – Inca or Inka means king or emperor of the empire. But as the name is most popularly used, the Inca are everywhere.Continue reading “Who Are The Inca?”
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”
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”
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”
The Intentional Travelers 