Galapagos

In Search of the Blue Footed Booby

After months of planning, we’ve finally boarded the Avianca flight from Quito to the Galapagos Islands for an adventure thirty years in the making. I can remember reading Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of the Species in high school and being incredibly fascinated by his extraordinary journey on the HMS Beagle in the early 19th century. …

Basil Pots Feast of Saint Anthony

Lisbon’s Feast of Saint Anthony

Every year, during the month of June, Lisbon throws a party of epic proportions. A city-wide soiree not to be missed.  Local residents construct makeshift food stalls and grill sardines and chorizo in the streets.  Thick plumes of smoke billow over Lisbon’s oldest neighborhoods and crowds of revelers sing and dance until dawn.  It’s the …

Iconic Lifeguard Stands South Beach

South Beach’s Artsy Side

South Beach has long been a weekend hotspot with its sparking sands and electric nightlife. It’s also a great destination for a long weekend away with your gal pals.  Spend sun-kissed afternoons lounging on the powdery sands, sipping Caipirinhas and watching the waves dance on the turquoise waters. Stroll the night away dipping into the vintage …