It's widely known that if you share something in common with people from your travel destination, you'll have no problem starting a conversation with locals. Cricket in India, surfing in Australia, tango in Argentina; there will always be a lively conversation around the next corner if you're an enthusiast or a practitioner.One of the great Brazilian passions is Capoeira (cap-o-wear-a), a mixture of martial art and dance that was developed some...more
A brief glance at the international news is often enough to persuade you to stay inside and lock your doors, let alone leave the borders of your own country. Volcanoes exploding in Guatemala, earthquakes flattening Haiti, Mexican drug wars, military coups in Honduras, viruses sweeping Latin America...we're certainly not safe anymore. Any Government Foreign Office or State Department website has a long list of countries to avoid, and even if they...more
Everybody wants to spend their vacation with their families and friends. However, it is good and practical to be ready at all times especially when you are traveling with the family; there is nothing better than having a perfect vacation without any hassles.As much as you want to enjoy, there are certain things you must consider to ensure a perfect and exciting vacation for your family. Here are some practical tips...1. Bring what you need - as much as you do not want to run out of clothes during your vacation, it is a bad idea to bring the whole closet with you especially when you are commuting. Bringing a backpack with enough clothes in it would be better considering that you come to a place for a vacation and not to attend a fashion show.2. Rent a car - if you travel with your family, renting a car would be a good idea. It is a hassle to commute most of the times to go to one destination to another. Besides, renting a car gives comfort to your family who want nothing but to enjoy the spectacular views of the place. Moreover, it is easier to bring the things that you need if you have a car.3. Rent a vacation home - this can be a very important factor to consider whenever you are...more
If you love to travel, but aren't too keen on being x-rayed or groped at your local airport, then you may consider taking a road trip. Road trips are popular with everybody from colleges students to large families. One of the reasons they are so popular is you have complete control over your traveling. You can stop when you want, go as fast or as...more
When you go on a road trip with your family, you get a chance to experience the world around you from a much different perspective. It makes the destination seem much more appealing, and gives you a great time to spend plenty of quality time with your family. Not only that, but it's much cheaper than traveling via other methods of transportation,...more
If you want to find out how native Peruvians live and what is important to them, you'll have to look off the beaten track. Here are some suggestions for places and activities for tourists who want to encounter the native or 'indigenous' side of the country on their Peru tour or vacation.Ollantaytambo, a unique town in the Sacred Valley of Peru A town in the Sacred Valley of Peru where you may come in contact with indigenous people going about their daily business is Ollantaytambo (called Ollanta by the locals). The town is laid out much the same way as it was during the time of the Incas. You travel for one and a half hours by a min-van which runs between the town and Cusco or you can take a combi from Urubamba's bus station. Ollantaytambo is one of the rare examples of a well-touristed town which still maintains a focus on its indigenous community. Once there, you can visit the ruins which have great religious significance, as they were the last and largest structures for defense where the Incas defeated the Spaniards in battle. Tours can be led by guide or self-guided with a book that can be purchased in the market below the ruins. The tours concentrate not on the battles but on...more
If you are taking a Peru vacation, you should consider the less visited North of the country. Peru is not just about Machu Picchu; there is so much more!Chachapoyas - The Spanish StrongholdIncluded in the secrets of the North is Chachapoyas, one of...more
Peru in South American Andes has about fifty natural reserves, national parks, protected areas and sanctuaries that total about five percent of the total land area of the country. The Tambopata - Candamo Reserve Zone, located near to the city of...more
It's time to tango! Few dances rival the passion and showiness of the tango, the dance that everyone associates with Argentina. Celebrity dancing shows like Dancing With The Stars and Strictly Come Dancing are popping up all over the world, showing...more
Tipping while on a Peru vacation or while touring in Guatemala or any of the countries on the Latin American continent is the same minefield as the USA, Europe or Australia, but with a couple of added complications. It's very difficult to provide...more
Orlando is a home to some of the finest nightclubs in America. Hollywood stars, celebrities, politicians, socialites, and locals can usually be seen gracing some of the top bars and clubs in this city. Here is a quick rundown of Orlando's finest...more
Johnny Depp waits, nervously sweating in the mid-day heat of the Colombian jungle. Hovering behind each shoulder is a heavily armed guard, ready to put a bullet in him. Across the square where he's standing two men are talking. One of them gestures...more