Thursday, November 1, 2018

Car and Driver In Ecuador, Cheaper Than Car Rental

Car and Driver In Ecuador, Cheaper Than Car Rental: Usually we rent a car and explore a country on our own. There is such a joyous freedom in being able to stop when you want and where you want, or take that little side road, or stop at that quaint little village.   This time though, after a few days in Ecuador's capital,…

Bird’s Nest Soup: Most Expensive Soup in the World

Bird’s Nest Soup: Most Expensive Soup in the World: Travelling through the mountains of Borneo, we made a stop at Gomantong Cave, known for its ancient Bird's Nest harvesting. A delicacy in this part of the world is Bird's Nest Soup.   Inside the Cave The first half-kilometre into the cave is a beautiful forest.   Not only is this magnificent cave full of…

New Year’s Eve in the Streets of Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel

New Year’s Eve in the Streets of Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel: There was considerable contrast between the smaller islands and the island of Sao Miguel, especially in the main town of Ponta Delgada. Suddenly we were in a bustling metropolis! Whoa! The noise, the horn-honking, so many people. We weren't used to this after the quiet peaceful Azores countryside.   The town of Ponta Delgada…