Sunset jump, Cartagena

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 a feel about this mysterious country. Read more »

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.   Read more »

Galapagos & Quito March 19-24

Blue-footed bobby

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

Frigatedbird with a red pouch

Giant Tortoise from Isla Santa Cruz

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Charles Darwin’s visit to Galapagos in 1835

Galápagos, Ecuador has been made world famous since Charles Darwin’s visit in the 19^th 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 trip starting in Quito on March 25.

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Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu, Wayna Picchu & River Urubamba

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. Read more »