Monthly Archives: May 2011

. All things considered, Peru may be the best country for family adventure vacations – at least from the U.S. because of it accessibility.  Adventure, outdoor activities, culture, animals, history and entertainment are available everywhere.  The only thing it doesn’t have (that we saw, anyway) are amazing museums. And it’s inexpensive, friendly and safe.  What more could you … Continue reading »

This is one of the great hikes on the planet, certainly one that can be done with children.  It’s a must for anyone that is going to the Amalfi coast.  And don’t worry if you can’t find much information about it.  Any cab driver will take you to the entrance.  We found it easy to … Continue reading »

. It’s been a fantastic trip, possibly our best.  Today is our last day in Peru.  We wake up in the same hotel we stayed on on our first night in Peru – Mami Panchitas.  It’s a fantastic B&B style hotel with attentive staff and solid service. Our plant doesn’t leave until very late tonight, … Continue reading »

. I can never get used to eggs fried in oil instead of butter.  But that’s the way most of the world fries eggs, so I eat mine knowing that my body will give out before lunch if I don’t.  This is our last day in the Amazon and we are ready to go – … Continue reading »

. The Amazon is a slow-travel destination. You are inescapably at the mercy of its massive space and time, neither of which can be warped to your advantage when looking for wild animals.  There are no museums of nicely curated stuff.  The wildlife is not herded into a tiny reserve. They are spread out across an … Continue reading »