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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 […]
Fountain in Gubbio, Italy
Written By: jeff
Posted On: July 13th, 2012
Traveling around Umbria, Italy was a pleasant surprise. With places like Rome and Tuscany getting most of the attention, it’s easy to overlook many of Italy’s other regions. I stayed in Gubbio, a small town to the northeast of Perugia. Known for its stone architecture throughout the town and its Corsa dei Ceri festival in […]
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 […]
Sunset in Colombia’s Coffee Country
Written By: jeff
Posted On: June 29th, 2012
Most people who travel to Colombia cover Bogotá, Cartagena and maybe Medellin. But, one of the true secrets of the country is the coffee region, called the eje cafetero in Spanish, and is being branded as the Coffee Triangle in English by the tourism folks. One of the things to do is to head to […]
Plaza in Cartagena
Written By: jeff
Posted On: June 22nd, 2012
The old walled city of Cartagena is a mix of the old with the new. Restoration and preservation are the backdrop for the modern traveler exploring the city. There’s a lot to see while traveling in Colombia, but Cartagena gives you a chance to rest and relax in its outdoor cafes and restaurants. I don’t […]
Statue From San Agustin
Written By: jeff
Posted On: June 15th, 2012
In a remote part of southern Colombia lies San Agustin, the hub of an ancient tribe that little is known about. This area is also a UNESCO world heritage site. because it is home to ¨the largest group of religious monuments and megalithic sculptures in South America.¨ Luckily for those traveling around Colombia, you don’t […]
Looking Up Towards Monserrate From Plaza Bolivar
Written By: jeff
Posted On: June 8th, 2012
The center of the La Candeleria district in Bogota is the Plaza Bolivar, one of the most visited sites for people traveling in Colombia. In addition to the Congress and Supreme Court, the Primary Cathedral of Bogota is the most striking landmark. Behind it, you can look up to see the church atop Monserrate accessible […]
The Last Coffee Arriero in Colombia?
Written By: jeff
Posted On: June 1st, 2012
No, he’s not Juan Valdez. If you go visit the National Coffee Park near Armenia while traveling in Colombia, you will meet this guy and learn about the arrieros. An important part of Colombia’s coffee history, the arriero is the guy who took the coffee from farm to port through the Colombian mountains. One arriero […]
Sunset in Mykonos
Written By: jeff
Posted On: May 25th, 2012
As I’ve mentioned before there aren’t many bad sunsets in Greece. So, after you’ve checked out the windmills on Mykonos, head a little further down to get a seat in a bar or restaurant to enjoy the sunset. I captured this on my trip to Greece with my niece. We had spent this day at […]
Sunset in Santorini
Written By: jeff
Posted On: May 18th, 2012
After you’ve spent a day at the red beach on Santorini, head over to one of the many cliffside restaurants for a sundowner and a seafood dinner. While traveling in Greece, you almost can’t find a bad place to see the sun set, or at least be ready to see the sun rise. I guess […]
