What do Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, Dr. Howard Thurman, and NBA Star Vince Carter and Jackie Robinson have in common? They all have roots in Daytona Beach, Florida. When Travel Writer Lysa Allman-Baldwin of Amazing Escapades: Adventures for the Mind, Bod and Belly (www.AmazingEscapades.com) traveled there, she learned that the Daytona Beach area offers a wealth of Afrocentric historical and…
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Ice Hiking on Glaciers, Patagonia
Ice hiking on Glaciers in Patagonia Argentina is quiete an adventure. One of the main points of interest in Argentina is the Glaciers in the southern part of Patagonia. To visit the amazing Parque Nacional de los Glaciares you can fly to El Calafate. El Calafate is a small town in the province of Santa Cruz, and a must stop…
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16 must do things in Ecuador
Ecuador has a wide availability of activities to enjoy. This variety goes from the mountain to the beach, including the Galapagos Islands. In each place, there are lots of experiences to enjoy, and people and customs vary radically from one place to another. 1. Bike ride from Baños de Aguas Santas (Baños) to Puyo Baños is located in the province of…
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3 must do if you visit La Rioja and San Juan
Both La Rioja and San Juan are located in the Cordillera de los Andes area in Argentina. They are not as popular destinations as others in Argentina, but they have incredible landscapes that can leave anyone speechless. There, people are very friendly and as a consequence of not being a highly exploited touristic destination, you can still enjoy the customs and local dishes without being a big…
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Top 5 unforgettable experiences on a trip through Peru and Bolivia. Log of my trip through Peru and Bolivia.
Peru is well known for its excellent and wide cuisine, its history and beautiful landscapes. It is an amazing place with an indescribable charm. For 10 years I had wanted to do the Inca Trail, and for different reasons I could not do it until 2009, when I went with some friends of mine. Although I had visited Peru several times on work trips, I had…
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The Southernmost City in the World, Ushuaia
Ushuaia is the Southernmost City in the World, which is located in the South of Argentina, in Tierra del Fuego. Although I have gone to Ushuaia several times at different times of the year, I get marveled at its beauty every time. The National Park in the area is amazing! The last time I went, I walked from the lodge in downtown…
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How to Prepare Chimichurri Sauce – Recipe
Chimichurri is a traditional Argentinean sauce perfect to accompany roasted meats, sausages and any BBQ meats. The origin of Chimichurri sauce is not clear. There are two theories that stand out. One is related to the English ranchers in Argentina, who would ask the servers: “give me the curry” to dress their meats. To the cooks or to those who…
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We have been to Paradise – Panama
Bocas del Toro, Panamá The archipelago of Bocas del Toro is about 45 minutes by plane from Panama City to the Atlantic coast. Bocas del Toro, Panama has many islands that are unique and gorgeous. Bocas Town For us, it was paradise on Earth. A place to die of pleasure and an overdose of beautiful landscapes, nature and beaches. Bocas…
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Pura Vida in Costa Rica
I had wanted to visit Costa Rica for years, and taking advantage of a trip to Central America I put a week in Costa Rica to our itinerary. Angie (my teen daughter) and we flew from Bocas del Toro, Panama to San José, Costa Rica on a small plane. At first the flight was exciting and quiet, as we approached…
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Pura Vida – Costa Rica
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A land of volcanoes, lakes and fritangas – Nicaragua
I went to Nicaragua twice, the first time in 2007 and now in 2017. Although it is a small country, there is a lot to do. The city of Managua, the capital of the country, has changed a lot in recent years, and for good. There are almost no ruins of the 1972 earthquake left (on my 2007 trip, there…
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Pad Thai – A trip to Thailand with your taste buds
Pad Thai is the most typical Thai dish. Pad Thai is an ancient dish and nowadays it is the most popular dish in Thailand. You can find it at the most expensive restaurant in Bangkok or in a street stall in a neighborhood. But what is Pad Thai? Most Thai food dishes combine 4 ingredients: meat (or tofu), vegetables, condiments…
