# of countries visited: 91
Albania is my favorite country of the Balkans. The people are as nice as they can be and the natural beauty is unparalleled. Granted, a large town there is considered between five and ten buildings and you can drive for half an hour before happening upon one of these cities. While Albania is the least Read More …
The Galapagos Islands are beautiful. We got to fly over many of these volcanic islands. The most fascinating thing about them is how you can tell which ones are older or younger. The older islands have bushes and trees on them — in some cases, they are sinking back under the ocean. It is isolated Read More …
There are 3 things I like about Cusco: 1. Nice people – especially the girls from Peruvian Hearts and their families 2. Good food – in Peru, Chinese food is called Chifa. It’s yummy. 3. Interesting history – visiting the Qorikancha was fascinating. There are 3 things I don’t like so much here: 1. Traffic Read More …
Here’s the Cliff Notes’ version of the Inka Trail: NEVER AGAIN.
Peru is much different than what I had expected. It seems to be a cross between Costa Rica, India, and Indonesia. The people there are nice and accommodating like in Indonesia. The country itself reminds me of Costa Rica, with the same style of buildings and almost the same type of scenery. Peru has the Read More …
Mom talked about how important the Grand Canyon was, but, do you know the REAL reason why we drove all the way to Phoenix instead of going back to Las Vegas? In a word: Tarbell’s Excellent choice, Mom.
They definitely named the Grand Canyon correctly. I can’t even say anything that fits this stunning place. “The wonders of the Grand Canyon cannot be adequately represented in symbols of speech, nor by speech itself. The resources of the graphic art are taxed beyond their powers in attempting to portray its features. Language and illustration Read More …
WOW! I never knew that they used enough cement at the Hoover Dam to build a highway all the way from California to New York! I’m glad we got to stop here.
I’m just going to say it. I am not the biggest fan of Las Vegas. There are way too many people smoking here. My eyes are watering, my throat is sore, and I think I smell like an ashtray. The Strip is not my favorite place. There were a few things that I liked there. Read More …
We spent 5 nights in Oregon, and we stuck to the coast. We visited Astoria (quaint, with good ghost pepper fudge at the Farmers’ Market), Cannon Beach (really pretty, cool Haystack Rock, awful food at Mo’s – DO NOT EAT THERE!), Newport (Sylvia Beach Hotel with the excellent library, book themed rooms and a nice Read More …
