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How Not to Get Locked Up Abroad

How Not to Get Locked Up Abroad

We first heard about Locked up Abroad while travelling in Jamaica. Our travel mates were chatting about all the different ways that clueless tourists manage to get themselves thrown in jail. I couldn’t believe that this was actually a TV series and I just had to see it for myself. When we returned home, we caught a few episodes and found them to be very entertaining. It’a amazing to see what people think they can get away with in other countries around the world.

A Sand Dunes Sunset in Peru

A Sand Dunes Sunset in Peru

Located on an Oasis in the Ica district, Huacachina is a super place to chill out and relax. Make sure to walk to the top of a dune to watch the sun set over the desert.

Food from Around the World – Our Adventures in Dining

Food from Around the World – Our Adventures in Dining

Travel without trying new food is like Angelina and Brad flying without a brood of children in tow. It just isn’t right. That is why tasting delectable dishes during our journeys around the world is the most important part of our day!

Sacred Valley of Peru

Sacred Valley of Peru

The Sacred Valley of Peru is filled with incredible scenery and rich culture. Are you inspired to go to Peru? Intrepid Travel is having a sale, Buy one get one free

Travel Inspiration – Inspired by Peru

Travel Inspiration – Inspired by Peru

I was on the phone with one of my best friends. She had just found out the news that she had been selected to lead a research and development team in Peru for 6 months. After my congratulations I just blurted out, “I’m going to visit you”.

Machu Picchu and the Land of the Incas

Machu Picchu and the Land of the Incas

Peru was one of those destinations that completely astounded Dave and I.There was no way we were going to miss seeing Machu Picchu and since we only had two weeks in the country, we made a beeline to the star attraction.

Top Adventure Destinations In the World – Part 1

Top Adventure Destinations In the World – Part 1

Last week on CTV we talked about our top adventure destinations in the world. While all countries offer adventure of some kind, there are a few that we have been to that seem to cater to the true adventurous spirit.

Seven Super Train Travels

Seven Super Train Travels

Who Likes Train Travel? We love taking the train. There is nothing better than watching the countryside pass by as you relax in your compartment while getting to know your fellow passengers.

Win a Tour with Intrepid Travel

Win a Tour with Intrepid Travel

Help us get to Mongolia and have a chance to win a awesome trip for yourself! Imagine trekking the Inca Trail in Peru, or picture yourself riding a camel at sunset in the Gobi Desert to a ger camp in Mongolia.

Machu Picchu, Peru; Snapshot Sunday

Machu Picchu, Peru; Snapshot Sunday

It doesn’t matter how many places you have been before, or how many spectacular sights you have seen, until you step foot on Machu Picchu, you always feel that you are missing something in your repertoire of travels. Machu Piccu didn’t disappoint. It lived up to the hype as one of the great ruins of the world. Perched high in the mountains, this ancient Incan city is a still a mystery today. At 2340 metres (7970 feet) it terraced walls plunge into the deep valleys below. How was this marvel of engineering made? How was a civilizations built high in the mountains and how were these heavy stones moved?

The Sand Dunes of Peru- Snapshot Sunday

The Sand Dunes of Peru- Snapshot Sunday

I’m sure the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Peru is NOT Sand Dunes. Well in Hucachina in Ica province lies a vast desert which will wow you with amazing views, thrill you in a Dune Buggy and put you sand boarding skills to work.

Wildlife of the World; A Photo Story

Wildlife of the World; A Photo Story

When people think of adventure travel they don’t really think of Wildlife photography. But being a big fan of any type of photography I like to push my limits. Photographing wildlife is a challenge as anyone can tell you. From birds in your back yard to the Big 5 in Africa they all require different skills.

The Window to the Soul; A Photostory

The Window to the Soul; A Photostory

Travel photography has many aspects. When Deb and I travel most places are defined in some way or another by the people. Faces always have intrigued me because, as Shakespeare put it, “The eyes are the window to the soul”.

Dave and Deb’s Surreal Moments Deserts Around the World

Dave and Deb’s Surreal Moments Deserts Around the World

We have done a post before on surreal travel experiences but nothing has compared to our time in India. India itself is a little surreal and we have experienced some of the weirdest moments in our travels. Not surprisingly, many of those moments happened in the desert. It made us not only think of our time in the Indian desert, but other surreal moments that happened in deserts around the world.

My 3 Best Kept Travel “Adventure” Secrets

My 3 Best Kept Travel “Adventure” Secrets

We were recently nominated to participate in Tripbase’s “3 Best Kept Travel Secrets” game by our great Twitter friend, Isabelle of @IsabellesTravel. So here are our Travel Adventure Secrets. The Pinnacles of Borneo, The White Desert of Egypt and Huacachina Peru. These destinations on 3 different continents are some of our favorite adventures. Enjoy these photos and an overview of what exactly each one is about.

Top 10 Travel and Adventure Favorites from Abroad

Top 10 Travel and Adventure Favorites from Abroad

Six months ago, we decided to work diligently on our blog. It has been an amazing experience writing daily posts and it has made us reflect on our past travels. In a few short weeks, we will be making new memories, but for now we would like to share some of our Favorite things that we have encountered in our travels. We were brainstorming about moments that have stood out over the years and here is our list of Favorites from abroad.

Make a Difference with The Global Volunteer Network

Make a Difference with The Global Volunteer Network

I love my job, and I feel so lucky to be able to say that. There’s no doubt, it’s a fantastic personal experience to take part in a volunteer program abroad, and through my work I feel even more privileged to be involved in and stay connected to our partner projects and volunteers each and every day.

World Wildlife Wednesday; Naturally Peru

World Wildlife Wednesday; Naturally Peru

There are some incredible places to view wildlife in their natural habitat and in sanctuaries. Unfortunately it is becoming more and more difficult to see wildlife in the actual wild, but there are some great places that have set up protected reserves for animals to live fee from the encroachment of urban developement in their natural habitat.

Favorite Food From Traveling the World, So Far

Favorite Food From Traveling the World, So Far

One of the best things about traveling is food. Dave and I seem to plan our days around our meals. We wake up in the morning and while we are eating our breakfast, we discuss what we are going to have and where we are going to go for dinner. We love food. Food makes us happy. And when we discover new and delicious food, well, we are in heaven.

Peru. Checking off More of the Life List before we Kick the Bucket

Peru. Checking off More of the Life List before we Kick the Bucket

Last year a fantastic movie with Jack Nickleson and Morgan Freeman came out, and everyone jumped on the band wagon of making a “Bucket List.” I am glad that this started getting people to finally get out there and start living their lives. Now that we have crazy and more extreme ambitions and it is nice to visit places like Victoria Falls or Egypt, where we can tick a bunch items on our “bucket list” in one destination. That was what it was like when we visited Peru.

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