Concepcion de Ataco – the Staycation Destination for Salvadorans Salvadorans love their country and all the tiny region has to offer. From beaches to waterfalls and archaeological sites to charming villages, the locals in El Salvador enjoy frequent outings to discover and re-visit nearby destinations. If traveling is about doing what the locals do, then … Continued
Moving within the Andean countries of South America requires a certain adaptability. The rigors of travel are formed by both geography and culture, and distances are deceptively longer than they appear on a map. A person can pull out a map and measure the space between two towns and think, “Well, how far can that … Continued
by Elaine J. Masters Living in Southeast Alaska had its perks. In the 6 years I was in Ketchikan and Juneau, the scenery and wildlife never once became anything less than awe inspiring. After working as a volunteer producer at a public radio station, I’d finally landed a paid gig as Operations Director and loved … Continued
Any itinerary of Peru worth the expense should include Pachacamac, one of the great cultural and religious sites of the Americas. The name, which is of uncertain Quechua origin, translates loosely as “Animator of the World.” At this place the great civilizations of South America would pay their respects to the Earth Mother and her … Continued
It may seem like a scene from the Hollywood box office to most travelers- but to myself and a handful of other wildlife spokespeople it is strange NOT to travel with animals on the plane! Even the airline and TSA personal get excited and often star struck by our furry, feathery, and sometimes scaly passengers … Continued
Book Review: I’d Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had, by Tony Danza “Never smile before Christmas…They will eat you alive.” This advice, given to countless new teachers for decades, is given to Tony Danza as he starts his next adventure as an educator. Danza’s warm banter makes me feel I have a … Continued
National Geographic Magazine once called Lima “a city on a binge.” This was during the heady days of the 1970s and oddly prophetic of decades to come. In the early days, the capital of Peru was still a run-down post-colonial town. Street vendors choked the downtown old city, whose structures reeled from centuries of decay. … Continued
In southern Colombia along the verdant hills overlooking the Magdalena River, the National Archeological Park at San Augustin was once a major draw for both domestic and foreign tourists before the simmering drug wars of the 1970s turned into full-scale military conflict. 1) San Augustin town The park boasts a unique feature; its main … Continued
One person really can make a difference. Join us to help with our current project, 45×45: Solar Cooker Project! We Said Do Good! 45 X 45: Solar Cooker Project Article about our project in WESTSIDE TODAY, listed as media coverage in the Charles Bronfman Prize: Sept 3, 2012: Forty-five days before I turn forty-five, I am … Continued
I guess you can say that I’ve always wanted to live in a motorhome – only I didn’t realize it until I actually drove one around the Unites States one and a half times! So how and why does one drive around the enormous but beautiful country in such an odd loop you ask? It’s … Continued