Four days on a beach

As usual, we had hit the road without much of a plan. People we had spoken to had suggested several great places near to Loreto which sounded like fantastic next destinations. However, hindered by our near complete lack of maps, Agua Verde was simply the place on that list that we accidentally stumbled upon next. We […]

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Loreto

Everywhere we travel, we tend to feel at home. Whether it is in the chaotic midst of a big city, alone on a cold windy mountain top, wandering the narrow alleys of a bustling market or lost in dusty back roads, far from the nearest store. But every now and again, we find somewhere where […]

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More cacti, more sand, more stars… more of Baja

After a brief stint on the narrow and shoulderless Highway 1, we took our first opportunity to get back to the peaceful coast of the Sea of Cortez—via Bahía De Los Ángeles. It was here that we spotted our first roof dogs of the trip and started to really feel like we were in Mexico. As we […]

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Valdivia, Chile

Still staying in the Lake District, we head west to the coast and plan to stop at Valdivia for a day or two. This part of Chile was settled by German immigrants, among other people, and that influence shows in… Read More ›

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Jasper and Banff

I suspect it is considered a crime to visit British Columbia or Alberta and not pay a visit to Jasper and Banff. Not wanting the Canadian Mounties to angrily chase us out of the country we made the detour to check out these two stunning but expensive highlights of Southwestern Canada. The first stop was […]

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Galapagos Islands – Part 3 – Bartolome, Sombrero Chino, North Seymour and Mosquera Islands

We spend the afternoon of our 3rd day on the boat snorkeling in the waters off Bartolome. The day started with a hike on the lava flow around San Cristobal just across a narrow channel.  The zodiac picks us up… Read More ›

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Swimming with sharks…or hoping to if we can find some

My best friend, Heather, taught me a lesson a few years ago. She told me she was going to stop giving things as gifts and start giving experiences instead. She gave play tickets to her mother one time, took a… Read More ›

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Swimming with sharks…or hoping to if we can find some

My best friend, Heather, taught me a lesson a few years ago. She told me she was going to stop giving things as gifts and start giving experiences instead. She gave play tickets to her mother one time, took a… Read More ›

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