WhisperTrail: blove

August 12, 2010
Returning to the Land of Where Things Make Sense

As a part of my own readjustment to everyday USA life, I have a list of things that were either new or odd to me about the U.S. after my return from Ecuador.

June 24, 2010
Ecuador: The Middle of the World

Mitad del Mundo is one of the tourist places that all tourists to Ecuador must go. It has the feel of indigenous Ecuador between the fold dancers on Sundays and the little shops where bartering is essential. Mitad del Mundo is a fantastic and enjoyable day trip to the center of the world!

April 16, 2010
Machu Picchu on Your Own

Machu Picchu is on many people’s list of places to go while in South America-and it should be. It’s an absolutely stunning site with an immense amount of ancient history. Doing Machu Picchu on your own adds autonomy and excitement to your trip without relying on a tour or guide that may be incompetent.