Before going to Cuba, I was told to lower my expectations. Granted, my expectations were high: I expected beautiful architecture, friendly people, and lots of music. Was I wrong? How could a country notorious for its rich culture and passionate people be anything less? We arrived in Camagüey, the capital city of Cuba’s largest province, … More Camagüey, Cuba
The Mile High City, Queen of the Plains, the Beer Capitol –– A city of so many names surely has something to offer to a group of twenty and thirty-somethings looking for some birthday celebration fun. Even though Denver is vast and dynamic, you can kind of get it by spending a couple of nights … More Denver
The flight from Guayaquil to the Galapagos wasn’t very long, only about and hour and a half. We landed on Baltra, a small, very flat island that had been used as a military base by Americans during World War II. It was arid, in large part due to its altitude: in the Galapagos, the tallest … More To the equator: the Galapagos
My mom and I set off to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands on Thursday in mid October. We flew from San Jose to Long Beach. I lugged my work laptop along with me, seeing as my work would be going on vacation too. In the days prior to our trip, I was so occupied with … More To the Equator: part one
When even Santa Cruz feels a bit too fast, a drive about 45 minutes north up the Pacific Coast leads to a perfect destination: the cute and quaint Pescadero. There isn’t much to do around town, and that’s one of the things that makes visiting Pescadero special. Instead of hasting just to get the full … More Pleasant times in Pescadero
Penned by Alina K. A. 