The only thing that could get me away from wandering the beautiful streets of Oaxaca was one hell of a natural wonder. I had never seen anything quite like Hierve El Agua. These petrified waterfalls are formed by fresh water springs heavily saturated with calcium and other minerals. In addition to the “frozen waterfalls” themselves, the site has […]
PHOTOS: Sunset at Lover’s Leap
Lover’s Leap is about half an hour from Treasure Beach. It is named after two slaves Mizzy and Tunkey. According to legend, their master wanted Mizzy for himself, so he arranged for Tunkey to be sold. Mizzy and Tunkey fled to avoid being separated but were eventually chased to the edge of a large steep […]
PHOTO ESSAY: El Yunque National Forest
El Yunque National Forest El Yunque is a short drive from where I am staying in Fajardo. I only had a half-day to explore, so I will return during my next trip to Puerto Rico. I went with my local “guide” Robb (aka in-case-of-emergency family member to contact for iguana situations and anything else). […]
PHOTOS: Jamaica’s other famous waterfall
Perhaps the most well-known waterfall in Jamaica is Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho Rios on the northern side of the island. For those visiting the southern or eastern part of the island, there is another natural gem. YS Falls is about an hour drive from Treasure Beach. If you’re driving, be sure to read these […]
Photos: Nicaragua Sunsets
Winter in Ohio sucks this year. I do not mind the snow because it is pretty (at least before it becomes an icky grey mess), and it means I get to snowboard. But I do mind the terrible cold we have had this year. So in order to survive what I hope is only a […]
The sloth whisperer
Bismar, the guide from my Breakfast at the Farm Tour, is a master at spotting wild animals. As we drove through the vast property of Morgan’s Rock, he talked about the families of monkeys and sloths living in the trees around us. I had seen about a million monkeys on this Nicaragua trip. While it […]
Can a small eco-lodge in Nicaragua change the world?
People think I’m a super-green, eco-crazy person because I have chosen a car-free lifestyle (in a city where that is quite rare). While I certainly care about the environment and do the simple, convenient things to try to lessen my impact and reduce my consumption, Martijn has taken things to a level I didn’t even […]
Simple luxury, natural balance
This was not my plan. I had successfully negotiated a shared taxi from the port with two girls on their way to a hotel very close to my destination. I was feeling good. I only paid $10 to get here when arranging private transport in advance would have been $38. Then the driver stopped at […]
The best view in Willamette Valley?
On my way back from the gorgeous Oregon Coast, I had time to stop at one vineyard in Willamette Valley. Two Portlanders suggested I visit Archery Summit for the beautiful views. While this is my only experience in Willamette Valley so far, it is hard to imagine it could get any better. Archery Summit Pinot […]
Photo Essay: The Beauty of the Oregon Coast
The two days I spent on the Oregon coast was the highlight of my trip to Portland. This is the most beautiful coastline I have ever seen, and Pacific City is the must-visit spot. Pacific City While this is a touristy area, it is not over-developed nor over-crowded (well, at least not on a […]
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