Sunset at Arpoador in Rio de Janeiro
Arpoador is a rocky peninsula located at the east end of Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro. It’s one of the best places in the city to experience the beautiful Brazilian sunset and it’s the perfect way to finish a day at the beach or shopping in Ipanema. The sun sets behind the famous Dois Irmãos […]
The Beauty of Old San Juan [15 Photos]
San Juan, Puerto Rico is a diverse metropolis that caters to both travelers and vacationers alike. If you’re looking for sun, sand and umbrella drinks, than the high-end resorts of Condado and Isla Verde are right up your ally. They’re clean, accommodating and everybody speaks English, so you can vacation just like you’re anywhere else […]
Fotoz Friday: Sunrise in Flores
Last week, I had the opportunity to catch a night bus from Guatemala City to Flores, Guatemala (via Panajachel), to meet a good friend and explore the ruins of Tikal for a few days. The night bus was an all-to-familiar experience of an uncomfortable and sleepless 12 hours, but once I arrived in Flores, just […]
Fotoz Friday: A Week in Photos
It’s Friday. I’ve done a lot of talking this week. I’ll leave it to the photos to tell the story. Here’s my week in a nutshell. Enjoy the photos and then go enjoy your weekend. SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY GarethMy name is Gareth Leonard, a Marketing Director turned World Traveler with a […]
Fotoz Friday: Dia de Los Muertos
Today marks a very special holiday in Latin culture. Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is the holiday that focuses on the gathering of friends and family to pray for and remember those who have died. The celebration takes place on November 2nd, directly following el Dia de Los Santos (All Saints’ Day) […]
Fotoz Friday: Townie Sightings
I had a great week traveling deeper through the Guatemalan countryside and I’m getting more comfortable with my surroundings everyday. Next week, I’ll be traveling outside my work’s jurisdiction for the first time in a month of being here in Guatemala and I’m excited about bringing you new photos from a different side of this beautiful country. […]
Fotoz Friday: Meetings with a View
Foto Friday is back and better than ever! Actually, I just added a “z” at the end of “Foto” to make it seem cool. What do you think? Impressed? I figured, one photo on Friday was just a tease, so I added a “z” and vow to bring you multiple photos every Friday to distract […]
Salar de Uyuni: A Salty Photo Shoot
Salar de Uyuni is home to the world’s largest salt flats and makes for the most amazing photo shoot backdrop. If you search around the web you can find some pretty creative shots from Salar de Uyuni, so we decided to explore the space and snap some fun pix of our own. As I’ve mentioned […]
FOTO FRIDAY: A Quick Trip to La Paz
You can’t make a trip to Bolivia and not pass through La Paz. It is the world’s highest city (by altitude), home to the infamous San Pedro Prison and built like a giant legoland set. After mountain biking down the world’s most dangerous road while in town, it was time to experience La Paz, Bolivia. […]
FOTO FRIDAY: La Isla del Sol
La Isla del Sol AKA the Island of the Sun rests peacefully on the Bolivian side of Lake Titicaca. After touring the floating islands of the Uros from Puno, Peru, I took a uneventful 4-hour bus ride across the Bolivian border and into Copacabana, Bolivia. Copacabana is a nice little lakefront village that is both […]