In some parts of the world we joke that, when we´re lost we´ll just look for the next plastic bag blowing in the wind and follow it. Since Rapa Nui it seems a small hawk is our new guide. One flew beside our bus as we entered our new adventure.... The Lake District & Villarica.Arriving on an overnight bus at 7:30 nothing was open. We found our way back to the Tourist Office which, according to our book, is to open at 8:30. By 8:50 we realized this town can...

Take an asconsor to the colourful hills of Valaparaiso... a town that flourished during the gold rush and collapsed after the Panama Canal was built. A cityof colour with an unusually colourful past. Artist colonies now thrive on the steep hills overlooking this port city. Bright yellow, orange, red, blues... every colour you can imagine decorate the houses here. God help these people during an earthquake as the houses cling impossibly to the steep hills over...

I thought I would never find a place more fascinating to me than Petra (Jordan) but I think this could be it.Originally called Te Pito o te Hanua (or Navel of the World) Rapa Nui (Easter Island) as it is now called is truly a wonder of the world.Today we rented a scooter & headed off to the East Coast. At first there were the regular face plants off the ahu. However, on this our 5th day, we recognize more of the signs of habitation. We can pick out the ahu (al...

Vancouver - Dallas - SantiagoWhen is Canadanot Canada not the US but apperently the US?This isn't a trick question. It never ceases to amaze me that 200 steps from the check in counter at Vancouver International airport is a big sign that says " Welcome to the United States of America". Go figure.   Even thenews stand has a ratio of 1 / 8 Canadian toAmerican newspapers.After a long day in transit here we sit. It's 3:55 am back home. We've just f...