Paraguay – 113th Country. To see where I have been so far, check out my map as I count down the final 93 countries on the road to all 193 UN countries. Paraguay is my 113th country. Check out the best 193 travel books to read! I took a three hour flight from Santiago and touched [...]
Three Days Paraguay. Paraguay might be considered one of the ugly stepsisters of South America, with less than 650,000 tourists visiting this landlocked country. On this southern continent, Paraguay is only more popular than Guyana and Suriname, not household names for tourists. I spent three nights in Asuncion, the sleepy, river-based capital. Asuncion is an acquired [...]
Ultimate Guide Easter Island. The Taj Mahal. The Pyramids. The Eifel Tower. The Statue of Liberty. There are certain monuments around the world that are known to all. I remember even as a kid I knew these landmarks. And there was another landmark that made an impression on me as a child … the mysterious Moai [...]
Easter Island Moai – Must-See. Easter Island is one of those must-see, unique places on earth, which is the just reward for the potential trials for travel. Scattered across Easter Island, this Pacific Polynesian wonderland, are 900 monolithic status known as the Moai. The Moai were constructed in honor of the Rapa Nui’s (the natives) ancestors [...]
Chile – 112th CountryTo see where I have been so far, check out my map as I count down the final 93 countries on the road to all 193 UN countries. Chile is my 112th country. Check out the best 193 travel books to read! I crossed into Chile overland after exploring Salar de Uyuni for [...]
Lemu Lodge Vaihu – Must-Stay. Lemu Lodge Vaihu sits in isolation facing the Pacific Ocean on a working Rapa Nui farm. Most lodging options are found in the main town of Hanga Roa, but Lemu Lodge Vaihu offers a tranquil alternative. The lodge offers four bungalows and two luxury suites with an accompanying Club House. The [...]
[Download .mp3] Listen to Nina’s inspiring story to learn how an offhand comment by a friend set her on the path of becoming one of the approximately 10 women who have visited every country in the world. Nina grew up in Frankfurt in a single parent home. As a child she dipped her toe in the [...]
Palacio del Inka Must-Stay. Cusco oozes history. Cusco was the historical heart of the Inca Empire(the largest empire in pre-Columbian America) from the 13th to the 16th century. And the five-star Palacio del Inka is no exception. This hotel, formally a huge colonial mansion, was claimed by Gonzalo Pizarro in 1533. Gonzalo was the brother of [...]
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