Category: Mexico and Central America

“I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence:      Two roads diverged in a wood and I – I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.”   –Walt Whitman   Sitting atop the largest pyramid in the world in northern Guatemala’s ancient Maya…

Town exudes subtle charm along blue waters of Sea of Cortez Our introduction to San Felipe began as we sat in the shade of a palapa, admiring the turquoise waters of the nearby Sea of Cortez, when suddenly our guide pointed to a mysterious speck high in the sky. It steadily approached until we could…

“Pura vida,” we all shouted in unison as we lifted our paddles victoriously into the air after smashing through another rapid on Costa Rica’s renowned Pacuare River. The shout meant “pure life” and that’s exactly what a weeklong visit to Costa Rica provided in abundance. Over the years I had heard such consistently rave reviews…

  If you want a memorable experience that provides adventure, nature, horseback trail riding miles from the nearest neighbor, and unparalleled peace and quiet, then read on about this highly recommended trip. My old friend Jim Berrian made me an offer I couldn’t refuse: He invited me to spend the day at his friend’s secluded…