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A restful stopping point on the photo tour in Columbia last March was an Ecco Lodge called Cannúa Ecolodge. It was a change of pace, a chance to reset the energy level between busy urban destinations. Cannúa Lodge is nestled in an area about 50 miles from Medellin and at times made me think...
I had no idea what to expect when we landed in Medellin, Columbia where our travel guide booked us for several days of sightseeing and making photographs. The second largest city in Columbia with mild climate, it was once considered one of the most dangerous cities in the world. It is now one...
Medelin is an extraordinary city in the middle of Columbia. Having once been named as one of the most violent cities in the world, it is now one of the safest. Wow. What a place to visit. I loved every minute meeting the people, photographing the communities and learning about the dramatic...
I was particularly thrilled with the privately planned photo tour of Columbia (March 2025) because the itinerary included a couple of days at the Carnaval in Barranquilla, billed as second largest in the world. I had never been to one of these famous festivals held around the world just...
by Guest Bloggers, Ann and Leonardo Inspired by the New York Times travel series, it’s a delight to share our recent experiences in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Hilton Head is a part of a series of barrier islands that span the Atlantic Ocean across theCarolinas. Lying on the...
by Linda Laughter, guest blogger We are not snowbirds; going south for us is not an option for many reasons. So, we keep up our spirits and enjoy winter in Grand Rapids, Michigan! I find fun things to do that do not break the bank and keep us from going into a deep freeze […]
Day of the Dead (Die de los Metros) is an absolutely fascinating holiday to me. Why? While it looks morbid with all the skeletons and spooky stuff but it’s not. It is a joyful celebration with its roots in the ancient Aztec tradition. I was fortunate enough to enjoy 10 days in Oaxaca, Mexico...
Oaxaca, Mexico A highlight of a recent trip to Oaxaca, Mexico I enjoyed sitting in the pleasant breakfast room in a hotel right on the main pedestrian street and hearing the sound of a tuba in the distance. I was there on a Photo Workshop to photograph the Day of the Dead festivities. The...
I spent ten days in Oaxaca recently during the Day of the Dead Festivities and loved it. Absolutely loved it. The color. The music. The dancing. The crafts. A party with a heart, it is called. This city is being discovered. According to Fodors, Oaxaca has experienced a 77% increase in...
by Kate Dernocoeur, guest blogger Imagine: an unobstructed 360-degree view of just ocean – no birds, no other ships, not even much chance of seeing marine animals. Just the water and the sky and the ship beneath you gliding on a fair day on its way from New York City to Southampton. Crossing...