We hit all the highlights of Jordan in just 3.5 days and 4 nights! Jordan has been on our travel list since the very beginning. It has one of the seven new wonders of the world, Petra, along with the Wadi Rum desert where numerous films like Star Wars and Dune were filmed. It alsoContinue reading “Light Speed through Jordan”
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Temples, Temples, Temples
After Angkor Wat on the first day, we stopped and had a nice lunch before continuing on the small circuit of the Angkor Wat Complex. Seeing the less well-known temples was just as amazing since all the temples are unique in their own ways. The first post-lunch spot was the Tree Temple (Ta Prohm). KnownContinue reading “Temples, Temples, Temples”
Empty Angkor Wat
When visiting Cambodia, one location is on everybody’s list: Angkor Wat. If you are in Cambodia, you must visit Angkor Wat. Often, people catch a quick flight to Siem Reap to see Angkor Wat, even if they are just in other parts of South-East Asia. So, given that we were visiting Cambodia, Angkor Wat wasContinue reading “Empty Angkor Wat”
Covid Disaster
It happened. The one thing that we always knew could happen, that was always nagging in the back of our minds before any new country, it happened. A positive Covid test. We had just returned back to the US for a week to visit family before starting Phase 3 and traveling to Southeast Asia. OurContinue reading “Covid Disaster”
The 47,000 step Patagonia hike
I had read that the Mount Fitz Roy hike in El Chalten was very difficult. I may have neglected to tell the rest of the family…. We woke up at around 8:45, had a quick breakfast, and took a taxi 30 minutes to the Hostería El Pilar. Normally, hikers start in El Chalten and goContinue reading “The 47,000 step Patagonia hike “
Our Favorite Patagonia Hike
Towards the end of our Phase 2 travels in South America, we visited the Patagonia region in Argentina. It was December when we visited, so it was the middle of summer. Due to Patagonia being so far south, the sun didn’t set until around 10pm. After flying from Buenos Aires to El Calafate and stayingContinue reading “Our Favorite Patagonia Hike”
Guide to Building a South American Metropolis
Did you just liberate people from decades of colonial oppression and want to make a good first impression? Here’s my guide to help you build the next great South American destination! During Phase 2 of our travels, we spent a significant portion of our time in large South American cities. We stayed in Quito (theContinue reading “Guide to Building a South American Metropolis”
The Panama Canal: Avenue of the Martyrs
When we visited the Panama Canal, we also learned some interesting and surprising things about the history of the Canal. After construction of the Panama Canal was finished, the land surrounding the Canal was known as the Canal Zone and was owned by America. It was fenced off and separate from the surrounding land ofContinue reading “The Panama Canal: Avenue of the Martyrs”
The Panama Canal: Miraflores Locks
Last week, we had to leave Costa Rica so we wouldn’t overstay the 90 days of our visa. We visited Panama for a couple days. Of course, everyone has heard of the Panama Canal and it is probably what Panama is most famous for. The canal was finished in 1914 and has operated non-stop (24/7,Continue reading “The Panama Canal: Miraflores Locks”
Chasing Chicharrones 