Fountain at Vigeland Sculpture Park

Water Fountain Wonders Around the World #FriFotos

There’s something about a water fountain that just fascinates me, from the first time I saw the Swann Fountain in Philadelphia to the jumping water fountain at Epcot as a child, I love them all.  How they do what they do is pure science, what we see is pure magic, […]

Lima side trip: Pachacamac

On my final day in Lima, I looked at the tour brochure to find a 1/2 day tour to fill my morning.  My options – a museum or going to the outdoor ruins of Pachacamac. To be honest, it was a time filler and I figured I could always learn […]

The Magic Water Circuit in Lima is fun for all!

I remember seeing water jump from here to there in Disney’s Epcot years ago and thinking how fascinating it was that they can program the water to do that.  Flash forward to the outdoor fountains at The Bellagio in Las Vegas with their audience entertaining choreographed water show and I […]

Bike Tour of Lima Through Miraflores, Barranco & Chorrillos Neighborhoods

So, traveling by bike to learn about the city was fast becoming my new favorite activity.  With the two bike tours of Santiago, Chile, I was feeling more comfortable with this mode of transit so I figured why not do the Bike Tour of Lima? I think I could have […]

Westin Lima King Corner Room

Review: Westin Lima, Five Star Luxury Hotel, Spa & Convention Center

The bellman of the Westin Lima escorted me to the room on the SPG preferred floor and despite it being after 1 am, explained all of the features to me which was helpful before I crashed into the Heavenly Bed. My room was floor to ceiling windows – some might […]

Easter Island sign at airport

Flying LAN from Easter Island to Lima – Leaving the Maoi Statues Behind

I was ready to continue my South American adventure by flying from Easter Island to Lima rather than back to Santiago where it began just a week ago. I had redeemed for two one way British Airways award tickets for the trip using their partner, LAN.  One flight was New York […]

You’re going where? Where is that? Why?

You’re going where? Where is that?  and of course, Why? – these are the most often asked questions of me when I mention my upcoming travels.  When I announced I was going to Easter Island (Rapa Nui) everyone was in overdrive asking these questions. You’re going where? Easter Island via Santiago […]