The cocoa museum in Cartagena is a great place to learn all about the history and process of making chocolate. Although it’s more of a shop of all things cocoa, we stopped in for a visit and scoped out the place to get an idea of the process and to see if it is any…
Castillo de San Filipe de Barajas – Cartagena, Colombia
This impressive battery was the largest in the Americas at its time. Construction began in 1604 and reinforced over the next 200 years with multiple additions to the hill structure this iconic fort was the center of multiple pirate attacks and the point to collect the wealth of treasures from the new world before shipping…
La Cevicheria – Cartagena, Colombia
Opened in 2001 and famously visited by Anthony Bourdain, La Cevicheria has become one of the most popular restaurants in Cartagena. The ceviches are unique and interesting, as expected, and the scene is light, airy and very fresh in this cute, little ceviche cafe. We tried the Peruvian ceviche, Colombian ceviche and a shrimp cocktail…
La Puerto Falsa – Bogota, Colombia
This hole in the wall cafe is the most popular spot for a quick bite in the Candelaria downtown. Folks used to sneak out to la puerta falsa to grab a quick snack during long church services at the nearby church. Its charm and energy draws in constant traffic while the tamales and chicken soup…
Monserrate, Colombia
High atop the mountain overlooking the city of Bogota sits the famous cathedral of Montserrat where the faithful make their annual pilgrimage by climbing barefoot, or even on their knees, up to the beautiful cathedral for the daily traditional catholic services. Hiking to the top can be a great way to spend the day, watch…
Bogota, Colombia
Mountains, gold, emeralds, art, architecture, colorful hillside barrios full of Chicha bars and salsa clubs, Bogota is thriving today in this bustling capital city. You feel the altitude as you climb the hillside streets, it sucks your energy but the excitement staves off the exhaustion. People are everywhere, they grind, hustle and bustle to sell…
Driving the Great Ocean Road
Taking a road trip on the Great Ocean Road is unparalleled coastal beauty paired with some amazing surfing and photo safari opportunities culminating in a visit to the iconic 12 Apostles. Thousands of people drive the Great Ocean road from Melbourne to Adelaide slowly hugging the shoreline and stopping for opportunities to explore the endless…
Daintree Rainforest, Queensland Australia
The oldest living entity on the planet lies along the northeastern coastline of Australia. Over 250 million years have gone by with the Daintree expanding and contracting as the tectonic shifts shaped the rainforest of today and the creatures it houses. This is where the barrier reef ends and the mangroves begin, the brackish estuaries…
Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Diving and snorkeling on the great barrier reef is unparalleled and simply leaves you breathless with the spectacular wonders and creatures held in these waters. You never know what wonders await you underwater! I was fortunate enough to meet these unforgettable creatures over my 9 dives.
Central – Best Restaurant in Latin America – Lima, Peru
The food tastes as amazing as it looks and truly represents the whole of Peru and all of its offerings at each elevation demonstrating each of the country’s rich culinary bounties on offering in the diverse ecosystems throughout. It is an amazingly unique concept that works so well from the Andes mountains to the pacific coastline the dishes range in flavors colors and techniques highlight the skills of Rogelio and his team.
Journey Into Cuisine 