Santa Marta
The Colombian Caribbean coast from Cartagena to the Tyrona National Park hides beautiful beaches and the interesting city of Santa Marta.
Cartagena de Indias
The port area to Cartagena de Indias is very modern, but the real delight is in the old quarters of this magnificent, walled city.
Colombia
Colombia – colourful colonial towns, dense rainforests, important pre-Colombian sites, pristine beaches, fascinating mountain communities, and much more.
The San Blas Islands
The San Blas Islands are an archipelago of beautiful tropical islands, with quality snorkelling, and a reserved and good-natured people.
Boquete – In Search of the Quetzal
Boquete – in search of the quetzal. The resplendent quetzal was the sacred bird of the Aztecs and the Maya. It is Central America’s bird of paradise.
The Islands of Bocas del Toro
The islands of Bocas del Toro are in the Caribbean Sea close to the border between Panama and Costa Rica. They are a relatively undeveloped paradise.
The Canopy
Panama – The Canopy Tower – Don’t plan to sleep in! The arrival at dawn of a wide variety and number of birds to the surrounding canopy is wonderful.
New York City to Vancouver by Train
New York City to Vancouver by train. A journey exploring New York, Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, The Canadian Rockies, and Vancouver.
Panama
Panama is a long and narrow country that forms the southern most tip of North America. It is a small country with great diversity of flora and fauna.