We started our Philippines trip on the island of Palawan, followed by some time on Cebu, then Negros and then, thanks to a ferry to
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The Philippines – Sight-seeing Cebu, Negros and Siquijor – May 15-19, 2016
Our Philippine trip started on the island of Palawan. Be sure to read about that here. For more detailed information to help in planning your
Read moreThe Caribbean – Our Dominican Republic Adventure – March 15-20, 2016
With incredible natural beauty, top resorts, golf courses, and beaches, it’s no surprise that the Dominican Republic is the most visited tourist destination in the
Read moreThe Caribbean – Bienvenidos a Puerto Rico! – March 12-15, 2016
Puerto Rico, the fourth-largest island in the Greater Antilles was a fascinating place to visit. Although a territory of the United States, I never spent
Read moreThe final days in Peru – June 29-July 6 2015
Our final 8 days in Peru were spent in the north and were certainly a race to the finish. It went a little something like
Read moreOh, The Places You’ll Go….To See Birds – The Scarlet-banded Barbet Excursion – June 27-28, 2015
Barbets are small to medium-sized, usually brightly colored birds with disproportionately large heads and thick bills. There are 83 known species dispersed throughout tropical environments
Read moreWhack-a-bug – Cliff Flycatcher Style
While up in Abra Patricia we had great looks at this adorable Cliff Flycatcher at a nest, who snagged a bug, proceeded to whack it
Read moreThe World’s Tiniest Owl – June 21-26, 2015 – Updates from North Peru
The morning of June 21st we woke up super early (AKA 4:30 AM) to make sure we’d be at our intended destination before dawn, because
Read moreThe Start of the North – June 15-20, 2015 – Tracking Down Endemics and Putting Up With A New Driver
The next portion of our Peru trip, really just an extension of what we were already doing, involved utilizing our vehicle to visit as many
Read moreDrama with our Driver – Peru – June 10-14, 2015 – Huanaco, Bosque Unchog, Pueblo Libre
After leaving Oxapampa, we arrived in the Huanaco area, an area with pleasant temperatures (warm days and cool nights) due to its elevation, which was
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