The most obvious signs of the rise and fall of great civilizations are the monuments they leave behind. As seen centuries later, from the distance of time. However, if we would be there during the fall of these civilizations, we would witness the destruction of the environment, and a heightened use of propaganda to keep […]
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Visiting Copán Ruins, one of the major ancient Maya archaeological sites, was something Jeff and I wanted to do for decades. We finally made it, in January of 2025. While waiting for this opportunity, we visited plenty of other Maya sites, most of them in Mexico, though we also got to see Tikal in Guatemala and several others,
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The autumn colors of Brasov, showcasing all shades of gold, yellow, orange, red, rust, brown, and everything in between, are the result of the city being surrounded by densely forested mountains on all sides. I was lucky enough to witness this beauty, since I spent the autumn in Brasov. At least the month of October,
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It was 2015 when we traveled with the whole family through Europe – by bus. We visited my family in Romania fairly often, but since every time we flew over the Atlantic we wanted to see them, we never had time to visit other countries on the continent. I grew up in Eastern Europe and
Waiting for the Bus: Misadventures on the Way to Transylvania Read More »
If you have enough time the summer, a road trip from Phoenix to Cape Kiwanda in Pacific City, from the heat of the Sonoran Desert to the cool Oregon Coast, can be one of the best summer vacations you will experience. Roadtripping is my family’s favorite way to travel, at least when we don’t need
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Besides Volcanoes National Park, several National parks on the Big Island of Hawaii highlight not only nature, but often focus on the history of the island. On a recent trip I visited three of these national parks and monuments in Hawaii. 1. Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park We stumbled upon Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park by accident
During our recent trip to the Big Island of Hawaii, I learned about volcanoes, since the entire island is one giant volcano, the most active on our planet. Which means we visited several locations where we got up close to volcanic fields, lava beds, craters and calderas. Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park offers an opportunity to
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Sometimes we go where tourists go, we thought when we booked a trip to the Big Island of Hawaii. We haven’t been to Hawaii in decades, and never visited the Big Island. While Kauai would still be my favorite, the Big Island is now a close second. Part of the reason might have to do
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It may not be the main reason to visit the famous archaeological site, but encounters with wildlife in Tikal are an added benefit of the experience. First and foremost known as an ancient Maya archaeological site, Tikal is also a protected wildlife preserve. During my recent visit, besides the famous pyramid-temples, I enjoyed the dense
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It is mainly the pyramids of Tikal that make the ancient Maya city famous. They stand above the dense jungle canopy like ancient skyscrapers, built for the elite of the ancient civilization. During our recent trip to Belize and Guatemala we explored the ancient ruins of Tikal. This amazing Maya site was on my bucket
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Over the years I visited are some great Maya archaeological sites, but nothing compares to my experience in Tikal. I knew it was spectacular. I knew it was the best of the best of the Maya sites. And when I finally visited it, I understood why. It really felt like none of the sites I’ve
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La Ruta Puuc, or the Puuc route, is a short, 40 km (about 25 miles) stretch of the road through the Puuc region of the Yucatan, showcasing several spectacular Maya ruins. Broadly, the term also refers to the Puuc region of the Yucatan and the archaeological sites in it. Over the three decades of visiting
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