Life in the Casas of Cuba
Charming hosts. Comfy accommodation. Colorful decor. Fruit platters. Rich coffee. Conversations over rum. Tiny birds in wicker cages. These are … Continue reading Life in the Casas of Cuba
Tag: Nature
The Sights, Sounds, and Stingers of Amazonia
I lathered all my exposed skin with insect repellent before my canoe ride deep into the Amazon. It didn’t matter. … Continue reading The Sights, Sounds, and Stingers of Amazonia
Baños: The Adventurer’s Paradise
Anyone who knows a smattering of Spanish knows the word “baños”. Whether from high school classes, or from ordering too many … Continue reading Baños: The Adventurer’s Paradise
Photo Diary: Volunteer Project in Honduras
Last month I spent a week living and working with farming communities in the Santa Bárbara department of Honduras. Unlike … Continue reading Photo Diary: Volunteer Project in Honduras
Inferno’s Oeuvre
Nicaragua is a hotbed of volcanic activity. A total of 19 active volcanos run north to south along the western … Continue reading Inferno’s Oeuvre
Beneath the Blue Depths of Borneo
The slow current carries us along a coral wall off of Sipadan Island, allowing us to admire the bustling ecosystem … Continue reading Beneath the Blue Depths of Borneo
Útila: Through the Ringer
There are three universally known and frequently heard spoken lies on the island of Útila: “I love you” (No you … Continue reading Útila: Through the Ringer
Land of the Eternal Spring
A faraway and remote paradise. Turquoise-tinted pools. Limestone bridges. Cascading waterfalls. Mysterious caves. Is this what Leo felt like in The … Continue reading Land of the Eternal Spring
A Wayward Duck 