Santa Cruz Island of the Galápagos is a starting point for many who visit the islands. It has the largest local population of the islands, and easy access nearby to the larger of two major airports – Baltra. While it may seem strange to visit such a populated island while in the Galápagos — it […]
Another Year of Adventures with Alamo
When it comes to wonderful ways to travel, there’s very little in my book that can beat exploring a destination in a rental car. I love the flexibility of picking points on a map and driving from place to place, either solo or with family and friends, discovering new things or revisiting old favorites. I […]
10 Spiritual Places Around the World
Places around the world that are regarded as sacred are nothing new. From the formation of Stonehenge to the power and sanctity of the Hawaiian Islands, energy vortexes of Sedona, and chakra centers around the world, there’s no doubt there are some places where more people feel a deep connection to the Earth and Universe. […]
An Easy Galápagos Packing List
The Galápagos Islands are, in a word, magical. If you LOVE animals (and who doesn’t?) there are few places on Earth where you can see them as closely as is possible in these islands. While packing for the Galápagos doesn’t need to be rocket science, I was surprised to find that it could be on […]
30 Galapagos Islands Animals and Where to Find Them
For most people, a visit to the Galapagos Islands is all about the animals. There are few places around the world where it’s possible to share such close proximity to birds, reptiles, and sea critters without them turning fearful. In the Galapagos, it’s an animal-lover’s dream come true. That said, the Galapagos is made up […]