Peru’s Sacred Valley
Published on June 8, 2015
by Colin Roohan, AFAR Ambassador Peru is a beautiful country where the topography varies drastically. When I flew into mountainous Cusco from coastal Lima the beauty (but mainly the altitude) took my breath away! My tour group was to visit some of the popular towns and archeological sites in and around what is called the […]
Keep readingThe Hills Are Alive with the Sounds of the Inca
Published on June 1, 2015
by Kelley Ferro I remember those history classes back in high school where we memorized dominant civilizations that shaped the world as we know it. Even in textbooks, the Incan Empire was particularly impressive with their communal practices, integration of other people and their (mostly) peaceful expansions across Western South America. But it’s hard to […]
Keep readingLima Peru: The City of Kings
Published on May 27, 2015
by Colin Roohan, AFAR Ambassador My plane landed on a warm and humid evening, the ocean’s fog in combat with light, city-smog. I’ll admit I didn’t know much about Lima, but after a few days of guided, local experiences led by USTOA tour operator Travcoa, I fell in love with Lima’s charm. It’s an inviting […]
Keep readingCuba: Local Life, Art & Architecture
Published on May 12, 2015
Cuba has been a forbidden fruit for Americans for years, and with the recent loosening of travel restrictions, demand for the predominately untouched island continues to soar. Join Kelley Ferro, travel expert, video journalist and contributor to Tripfilms.com, on her search to discover the real Cuba and experience the Cuban passion for life. With the […]
Keep readingTraveling Back in Time: Artsy Havana Cuba
Published on April 13, 2015
by Kelley Ferro As many Americans have discovered, there are a slew of breath-taking islands in the Caribbean, making it a tropical playground for US travelers for generations. But the closest and largest Caribbean island, located only 90 miles from the US coast, has been the most inaccessible island…until now. This year is marking a […]
Keep readingCartagena de Indias’ Vibrant and Exciting Nightlife
Published on March 17, 2015
As a country known for its dancing, it’s at night when Colombia really starts to heat up. USTOA tour operator member, Avanti Destinations shows travel expert, video journalist and contributor to Tripfilms.com, Kelley Ferro around Cartagena de Indias’ vibrant and exciting nightlife – complete with a personal salsa lesson. For more up close and personal […]
Keep readingThe Beat Goes On in Cartagena
Published on March 2, 2015
by Sherry Ott, AFAR Ambassador I could feel bass beat reverberate through my body and waft through the neighborhood as I stepped out of the car and walked through the open door twinkling with Christmas lights. The beat seemed to be as powerful as the hug I received when entering the Perez-Cuesta family home in […]
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Explore Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
Published on February 26, 2015
Cartagena de Indias, Colombia is an extraordinary seaside city where modern and age-old cultures blend together, radiating a vibrant energy that is transparent in the people, food, art, and culture. Join travel expert, video journalist and contributor to Tripfilms.com Kelley Ferro as she journeys through Cartagena meeting locals, learning to dance salsa, and much more […]
Keep readingMy Colombian Family
Published on February 17, 2015
Including an interview with Wendy, my Colombian “sister” by Kelley Ferro Not everyone would be comfortable opening up their home, their family and themselves to complete strangers–particularly strangers from a different continent without any knowledge of their language. But the Perez-Cuesta family didn’t hesitate to invite our Travel Together group to their home on our […]
Keep readingBazurto Market to Table
Published on February 9, 2015
by Sherry Ott, AFAR Ambassador The ground was soft and wet with little puddles of muddy water mixed with fish guts, scales, blood and who knows what else. This wasn’t a good day to be wearing flip-flops. All of my senses were on high alert while traversing Bazurto Market. It was sensory overload and I […]
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