Author Archives: Sarah

My father was a seaman and I first heard about the Panama Canal when I was a kid. I was fascinated by the canal which has been regarded as one of the most remarkable engineering projects in the 20th century. I finally had a chance to see it on the eve of its centennial.

April 8 – 13: Mompox & Cartagena

April 1 – 7, Manizales, Guatapé & Medellín

Colombia, the only country with coastlines on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea has been described as a dangerous tourist destination owing to the drug trade and fights amongst the drug cartels, guerrillas and political instability. My 18-day overland journey in Colombia taking from Ipiales to Cartegena gives me a chance to have … Continue reading »

I love travel overland and have gone with Dragoman in West Africa and Central Asia. While in South America, I take my third long overland trip from Quito to Guatemala passing through Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras. This 47-day trip will end in Antigua, Guatemala on May 10.  

Galapagos & Quito March 19-24

March 13-20: 8-day cruise in North Galápagos on Floreana

  Galápagos, Ecuador has been made world famous since Charles Darwin’s visit in the 19th century. This natural laboratory is on the bucket list of scientists, globe trotters and nature lovers and on my wish list for half a century. I finally made my way to Ecuador to see Galápagos before joining a 47-day overland … Continue reading »

I spent two weeks in Peru in 1988 and have been to Machu Picchu. But I still longed to return one day to do the Inca Trail. So here I am to fulfil my dream.