Deciding which Sri Lankan safari to include on my trip was one of the most frustrating parts of planning. There are almost too many choices, and never enough information on each one, so I spent most of the research process locked in indecision. Finally, I settled on Wilpattu National Park, which ended up being the …
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Out of the three days I spent in Lima, my excursion out to Islas Palomino was the best part of my visit. The islands are eco-havens, home to sea birds galore (including penguins!) and rugged landscapes where you can’t go ashore. Best of all, you can swim the sea lions in cold waters of the …
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We almost didn’t visit Paracas Peru. I was dying to see the Humboldt penguins that live just off the coast in the Ballestas Islands, but it seemed like such a long way to go for some cute, waddly birds. It wasn’t until I realized there was more to do — far beyond the namesake Paracas …
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I’ve never been much of a history buff. I’ve learned the basics of world history and when I feel like diving further in-depth, I prefer a well-written book to learning facts of dubious accuracy from a tour guide. So when I was planning my trip to Guatemala, I almost excluded the Mayan ruins of Tikal. The …
Most tourists who visit the department of Petén in Guatemala see Tikal and nothing else, missing one of the region’s great attractions: the tropical forest. I was bound and determined to see part of the jungle, so my mother and I decided to visit Estación Biológica Las Guacamayas, a small section of Laguna del Tigre National Park. Visiting the …
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