Book Review: Baghdad Without a Map

 

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A collection of journalistic travel adventure tales from Tony Horwitz’s journeys through Arabia. Read more

1-31-07 The Ancient Ruins at Sillustani

 

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This is a fairly extensive set of pre – Incan ruins located between Puno and Juliaca. The main elements you will notice upon visiting the site?  Read more

1-30-07 A Day on Lake Titicaca

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We had a fabulous boat touring day on Lake Titicaca with fantastic weather. Our first stop, the floating reed islands. Read more

1-29-07 The Yavari

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This day was more about general travel biz – laundry, internet cafes and call centers, grocery/pharmacy shopping, etc. But we did have time for one tourist attraction. The British built ship Yavari. Read more

Hotel Review: Colonial Palace in Cuzco, Peru

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This little place is really quite charming and we are excited to have a found so much atmosphere for such a great price. Read more

Restaurant Review: La Fonda de Santiago in Puno, Peru

 

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With a cute outdoor courtyard for customer seating, menu items with an Italian flair, and an eye for visual presentation, this place is a hit with both David and I. Read more

Restaurant Review: Maikhana Indian Restaurant in Cusco, Peru

 

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While hanging out in Cuzco, we had a hankering for ethnic food. Would this place be just what the doctor ordered? Read more

1-25-07 The Sacred Valley of the Incas

 

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An 8:20 bus pick up and we were off to the Sacred  Valley. First stop? Pisac, a set of Incan ruins and also the name of the current town they reside in. Read more