The Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean have for years been the epitome of ecotourism.  Experiencing this destination with National Geographic in conjunction with Lindblad Expeditions was a privilege and a day-by-day wonder.

National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions have formed a partnership in various parts of the world based on their dedication to preservation and exploration.  From the observations of a professional traveler, one of the reasons that... Read More

Occasionally when traveling, we are delighted to find something totally unexpected that temporarily throws us off our tracks. One such find for me was in a suburb of Buenos Aires, Argentina, called San Isidro.

While in the northwest Argentine town of Tilcara, I started chatting to an Anglo-Japanese couple that happened to live in San Isidro. The woman  told us that she was doing public-relations work for a new museum there, a first for her country. Did we want to see it? She promised we would not be disappointed. So, when I returned to Buenos Aires, I made a point of my first call being... Read More

     We’d never been to South America so when the opportunity came to visit Peru this summer, I was very excited and a bit nervous. We set off in June loaded with a pharmacy-worthy collection of pills and gels and a wardrobe of brand new dry-fit clothing suitable for the wilds.  Peru turned out to be a dream destination:  jaw-dropping sights, amazing food and wine and incredibly warm people.  I can’t possibly fit two weeks’ worth of experiences in one short blog  so I’ve attempted to cover the highlights. If you want more detail on anything or would like... Read More