Six Wonders of the World: Part I
We were on a mountain in Peru, looking down at a gorgeous green valley, peppered with ancient stone constructions. “I can’t believe we are finally at Machu Picchu!” Victor said, “Congratulations! You have now visited all “New Seven Wonders of the World”!” “I have?” I asked, unsure. “Well, let’s see. […]
First Visit to the Land of Enchantment
“Did you see what the license plate on our car rental says?” I asked Julia as we were pulling out of the parking lot of the Albuquerque airport. “What?” “Land of Enchantment.” “Well… that’s promising…” Julia said, but I could tell that she wasn’t sold yet. For many, New Mexico […]
More Hiking Mistakes: Banff and Jasper National Parks
Our previous hiking post about the Gap of Dunloe ended up being a list of mistakes we made while planning and executing the four-hour hike over some of Ireland’s most beautiful lands. Now that we got back from hiking in Banff and Jasper National Parks, I am tempted to repeat […]
The Last Two People On Earth or Last Day In Grenada
“I have an interesting idea for our last day in Grenada.” Victor said, “Our flight is at 3 pm, and the airport is located right next to a beach. How about we go there early in the morning, spend a day at the beach, and then just… walk to the […]
Grenada Off The Beaten Track. Part II
Eastern Grenada surprised us big time. People often skip it because it lacks beautiful beaches that people tend to associate with Caribbean islands. And while it is true that you will not find heavenly beaches here, the region is home to some fantastic off-the-beaten-track activities. The best part is that […]
Grenada Off The Beaten Track. Part I
I must admit the title of this post is a little bit of an oxymoron. Considering we had to repeatedly explain to our friends and relatives that we were going to an island in the Caribbean and not to a city in southern Spain (spelled as Granada), writing about non-touristy […]
