I love Peru and now it is fair to say another 18 people do as well. I started this contribution while sitting on the train to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu with 17 enthusiastic British travellers and one fine Irishman. The tour was put on by Travelsphere. Everyone was understandable excited to visit the so-called 'Lost City of the Incas,' but as always when guiding in Peru it … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2015
Burma
Here is a blog from my friend, (award-winning) photographer and international tour guide, Yvette Barnett. I have know Yvette for many years and we recently caught up in Boston. She is informed and extremely well travelled. Moreover, she knows Burma / Myanmar better than anyone I know. Thus, when the elections (the first in many years) were taking place in that country, I … [Read more...]
It’s All Downhill From Here :)
We’re Back Skiing in the Canadian Rockies As of 10 AM, Mountain Standard Time, Mount Norquay, the closest alpine ski area to the town of Banff, Alberta, is officially open for the season! The oldest resort in the west has taken this years honours by being the first to welcome skiers. As an added bonus, the iconic mountain is celebrating its 90th year of operations. Okay, it … [Read more...]