South America
Sunset on Easter Island
Written By: jeff
Posted On: April 19th, 2013
Last week, I had a shot of a horse on Easter Island and I couldn’t resist throwing up one more Suh-Weet Shot from there. Just outside the town of Hanga Roa (likely where your hotel or hostel would be) within walking distance is the beach with Te Ata Hero, a series of 5 moai on one platform. […]
Horses and Moai on Easter Island
Written By: jeff
Posted On: April 12th, 2013
I so loved Easter Island. In a country like Chile with major contrasts, Rapa Nui (its traditional name), offers something completely different. Given it’s polynesian roots, those who have been to Hawaii, New Zealand, Tahiti or elsewhere in the Polynesian triangle will feel a certain familiarity upon arrival. I bought a last minute 4 day/3 […]
Surprisingly Colorful Hiking Trail to the El Morado Glacier in Chile
Written By: jeff
Posted On: March 29th, 2013
The first hike of my career break was just outside of Santiago, Chile to see the El Morado Glacier. I was about 4 weeks into it and was ready to see something besides a city. It was a field trip organized by my language institute. From our parking spot the hike took a couple of […]
Colorful Butterfly in the Amazon
Written By: jeff
Posted On: December 14th, 2012
When I see a butterfly outside in a park or in a garden, I take a passing glance and move on. But, something happens to me when I visit a butterfly farm. I become mesmerized. I’m like a kid in front of a TV watching cartoons. Can’t. Stop. Staring. When I went to the Amazon while […]
Squirrel Monkey in Cali
Written By: jeff
Posted On: December 7th, 2012
After my trip to Monkeyland in South Africa, I became a fan of the squirrel monkey. Although they are native to Colombia and can be seen in the wild in the south of the country, I found this little guy at the zoo in Cali (not very adventurous I know). Mischievous, loud and occasionally aggressive […]
Fish Belly in Cali
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 30th, 2012
I had the chance a while back to take a road trip around Colombia a while back. While in Cali, everyone kept telling us that we had to go to the zoo. So, just for shits and giggles we went. Actually, it wasn’t too bad and I typically don’t like zoos. Like many zoos, there was […]
Colombian Coffee Beans
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 23rd, 2012
It’s hardly a secret that Colombia’s identity is tightly interwoven with coffee. Juan Valdez may be the country’s most positive, identifiable image. And, if you travel to Colombia it won’t be long before you have your first cup. One of the joys of traveling through Colombia is visiting the coffee region, known as the eje […]
The Big Steel Flower of Buenos Aires
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 16th, 2012
I spent a lot of time traveling in Argentina on my career break and a big part of that was in Buenos Aires. Most of my Spanish studies was in this city and when I wasn’t in class or doing homework, I was out exploring on foot. Bordering Recoleta, this big steel flower whose proper […]
The Fuente Alemana (German Fountain) in Santiago
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 9th, 2012
Any stroll in the Providencia neighborhood of Santiago, Chile will almost certainly take you to Parque Forestal. It runs along the Mapocho River which on most days has a foul odor. Starting at the Plaza Baquedano, you can take a leisurely walk to some of the museums in the city like Bellas Artes or the […]
Clock Tower in Buenos Aires
Written By: jeff
Posted On: July 6th, 2012
This clock tower has an interesting history in Buenos Aires. It sits opposite the Malvinas War Memorial, commemorating the Falklands War against the British in the 1980s. Before the war, it was known as the Tower of the English. But, when war broke out, its name was changed to Torre Monumental, or Monument Tower, despite […]
