Historical Fiction & Business Author, World Traveler & Speaker
Historical Fiction & Business Author, World Traveler & Speaker
Arriving at La Anita Cocoa plantation in Costa Rica we felt like we’d entered another dimension. Lush, beautifully manicured lawns, birds of many varieties chirping, a beautiful white horse in a pasture, cocoa trees and brightly coloured flowering bushes all over.
The town of La Fortuna became famous when the nearby Arenal volcano became active in 1968, and had a series of eruptions, the last of which was in 2010. The eruptions launched a tourism boom in the area, which continues…
Costa Rica is a land of tremendous diversity. From lush jungles to beautiful beaches. From poverty to fancy resorts. Here are a few of the highlights we checked out.
Three months in Lima, Peru: The Good, the Bad and the Memorable
Don't just go to Machu Picchu. There are so many other marvels to discover nearby. Check out Pisac, learn how to make alpaca dyes, and eat with the locals.
Part 1 of a 2-part post about the Cusco region of Peru
Reflections on Christmas Past, and Christmas in Lima, Peru
Part 2 of a visit to Quito, Ecuador, including some history & politics, art, and a market tour
When I arrived in Lima, Peru, I was struck by the cacophony and craziness of the roads, in this country which boasts a traffic fatality rate that is 10 times that of Canada. From our Arequipa Avenue apartment we have…
American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road by Nick Bilton My rating: 5 of 5 stars A great example of how to do narrative nonfiction well. Luckily for the author, there were written records…
As I enter my 9th week since breaking my leg I’m finding it increasingly difficult to stay upbeat. I’m still not allowed to do any weight bearing, still reliant on a combination of mobility scooter and crutches. And the daily frustrations…
I have learned, in the past 7 weeks since breaking my leg and renting a mobility scooter, about Zen and the Art of Motor Scooter Patience. But sometimes that patience is pushed to the breaking point, and now, I’m afraid,…