Archive for the "Ecuador" category

G is for Getaway to the Galápagos Islands

by Nancy Mueller
( April 8th, 2013 )

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The fragile, moon-like landscape of the Galápagos Islands lures more than 100,000 visitors each year despite the archipelago’s remote location 600 miles off the west coast of mainland Ecuador. Ever since Darwin’s famed visit aboard the HMS

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F is for Farmers Market Destinations

by Nancy Mueller
( April 6th, 2013 )

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Hong Kong Farmer’s Market – Photo courtesy of Crossroads Foundation – flickr
One of my favorite pursuits when traveling is visiting the local Farmers Markets to get an authentic, sensory feel of my destination.

Here I can discover …

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R.I.P. Lonesome George

by Nancy Mueller
( June 26th, 2012 )

I’m feeling a little blue, a little out of sorts today. All because of a 200-pound tortoise, estimated to be between 80 – 100 years old, who passed away in the Galapágos Islands on Sunday….

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