It's called 'the land of enchantment' for a reason. At first glance, the high desert, barren landscape may seem a little dry and colorless but if you take the time to explore, you'll find that this place is anything but dull. In fact, it's a treasure trove of natural wonders that left us completely spellbound. From the most unusual and otherworldly ...
A week in Costa Rica { Part 1 }
With its amazing wildlife, pristine nature, and thrilling outdoor activities, Costa Rica captured our hearts forever. For one unforgettable week we soaked up the pura vida lifestyle of Costa Rica as best we could, and immersed ourselves in nature, like never before. Pictures, or even videos cannot come close to conveying the magic of Costa Rica. ...
The Amazon Rainforest
Our journey through Peru culminated with a thrilling visit to the Amazon jungle, a destination we were eagerly anticipating. After a short flight from Cusco, we arrived at Puerto Maldonado, a small port town that served as the starting point of our rainforest adventure. Peru has two primary ports of entry to the Amazon jungle, with Iquitos in the ...
Hiking the Quarry trail to Machu Picchu
Hiking the Quarry trail to Machu Picchu - the story of our 3-day hiking adventure in the beautiful Andes, via the alternative route to Machu Picchu When it comes to visiting Machu Picchu, you really have two basic options: if you're a more adventurous traveler, you can embark on a 3-day hike along the famous Inca trail which ends at Machu ...
The Sacred Valley of the Incas
The Sacred Valley of the Incas will charm you with its idyllic views, rich culture, and some of the best preserved Inca ruins in Peru. ...
Exploring Cusco – the ancient capital of the Inka empire
Exploring Cusco - the ancient capital of the Inka empire, with its unique history, multifaceted culture and amazing food, was one of the highlights of our trip to Peru, and I highly recommend that you spend a few full days there. ...
Lima in 2 days: 15 things to see and do
Lima in 2 days - 15 things to see and do, ranging from tourist attractions, cool places to hang around, and great food to try. Jump to list A few weeks ago we came back from a 12-day trip to Peru. Even though Peru has always been at the top of our travel list, it seemed like such a 'big' destination, so unknown and new, that it begged for a ...
Into the wild Alaska {Part 2}
June 20: Seward & Kenai Fjords National Park Another unforgettable experience, as we board one of Major Marine catamarans for a 7.5-hour glacier cruise along Resurrection bay and into Kenai Fjords National park. The weather is gloomy that day, and rain is in the forecast. We silently curse our bad luck, but our excitement overshadows the doom, ...
Into the wild Alaska { Part 1 }
Alaska's always been at the top of our travel bucket list, and this summer, we decided there's no time to wait, and no better time to go. From breathtaking nature, untouched mostly by humans, exciting outdoors adventures, spectacular wildlife, and the best-tasting salmon on earth, Alaska's austere beauty and wild heart captivated us from day ...
3 days in Arizona {Monument Valley, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon}
Along the border of Arizona and Utah, lies probably the biggest concentration of natural wonders in the U.S. There, mother nature has sculpted some of the most unique and otherworldly geological formations, and stunning landscapes that I've seen. Starting with Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, then west to Coyote Buttes and The Wave, ...
Visiting Death Valley {8 things to see}
The name "Death Valley" has always evoked moon-like landscapes, extreme heat, and overall totally harsh, and kid-unfriendly conditions in my mind, so naturally we've waited a long time before we attempted this journey. Now that the kids are grown up and well suited to endure the difficult terrain of Death Valley, we finally set up to explore this ...
Heaven on Earth {French Polynesia Trip}
This summer we decided to go on a second honeymoon after being married for 13 years. It wasn't a big anniversary, or any other special occasion. But why should it really? I was gripped by this unexplained urgency that I need to seize the moment, now - not later, when I am turning 50, or when we are celebrating our 25th. With our kids tucked ...