Dealing With Poverty When Travelling And How You Can Help.
My first trip abroad took me to South America, where I saw extreme poverty for the time. My personal story and what you can do to help those in need.
South America
An Ode To Lonesome George.
A photo tribute commemorating Lonesome George, a Galapagos tortoise and last of his kind, who sadly died just yesterday.
Machu Picchu Was Rediscovered (Not Discovered) 100 Years Ago.
As Peru commemorates Machu Picchu’s 100th anniversary, it’s important to remember that Hiram Bingham did not discover but rather rediscovered this magnificent place.
Tortoises At The Charles Darwin Research Station in The Galapagos Islands.
Learn about Galapagos tortoises at The Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Clara Island. See the famous Lonesome George in the flesh (or in his case shell).
Travel Photo Of The Week – Desert Oasis in Nazca, Peru
While we all visit destinations like Nazca, Peru to see famous sites like the Nazca Lines or Cerro Blanco, we are sometimes touched by things of simple beauty such as flowers unexpectedly growing along a fence in middle of the desert.
Photo Essay – Memories of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Capturing memories of my 2010 travels through a photo essay of my trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in March/April 2010.
Brazilian Tourist Visas
Canadians need to apply for a tourist visa to be able travel to Brazil for their vacation. Learn about what you need to do to get one of these visas.
Travel Photo Of The Week: Blue Footed Booby
This week’s photo is of a Blue Footed Booby, a bird that inhabits tropical/sub-tropical islands in the Pacific Ocean, most notably the Galapagos Islands.
Travel Photo of the Week: Land Iguana in Galapagos Islands
The first photo in a new “Travel Photo of the Week” series is of a Land Iguana in the Galapagos Islands which was taken in May 2007.
Things to See & Do in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Things to see and do in Rio de Janeiro.
The Rio Diaries – Days 8 & 9
My final days in Rio ended in a whirlwind tour of the city, almost missing my flight home, and leaving me with a peaceful and blissful feeling.
The Rio Diaries – Day 7
On the seventh day in Rio, I ventured to the Leblon area to do some retail therapy at a mall called Shopping Leblon.
The Rio Diaries – Days 5 & 6
On days 5 and 6 of my epic adventure to Argentina and Brazil, I departed Iguassu Falls and returned to Rio de Janeiro to stay in the luxurious Santa Teresa Hotel and enjoy more of the city.
Selaron Stairs/Escadaria Selarón in Rio de Janeiro
While touring Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a stop to see the Selaron Stairs (Escadaria Selarón) is required.
