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Botero's 'Woman with Mirror'. "I fatten my characters to give them sensuality", he says.

Legendary Women of Colombia

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Post published:April 15, 2020
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Legendary Women of Colombia At least three monuments immortalize the prominent presence of legendary women in Colombia’s past. Two are erected in Santa Fe de Antioquia, near Medellin, a city…

View of the fortifications of Malta's capital Valletta.

Island of Malta: Religious Zeal and War

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Post published:April 1, 2020
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We visited Malta for 6 weeks and explored this fascinating island country from end to end.

Thai Elephant Day: A Feast for Nobility

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Post published:March 17, 2020
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Thai Elephant Day is a celebration of the elephant throughout Thailand. The elephant has an historic and cultural relationship in Thailand.

Volcano Boarding in Nicaragua

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Post published:March 10, 2020
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Learn more about volcano boarding in Nicaragua.

Cuyes roasting over an open fire, Jack Frost...

How To Eat a Guinea Pig

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Post published:February 19, 2020
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guinea pigs roasting on a spit

Ali shows us his samples of perfume .. from the Tunisian favourite jasmine to cactus ("same as Chanel # 5", he says) and the 'boom boom' oil for men for great sex. We purchased pure lemon oil for relaxation - we felt obligated after his tour to the 'panorama' which included other stops including one to a Mederasa, school for the study of the Quran, as well as several more mosques, all located within the walls of the medina with its maze of narrow twisting streets.

Another Day, Another Scam, aka Ali Part 2

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Post published:February 4, 2020
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Ali shows us samples of his perfumes.

12 hours of steady tropical downpour leaves many streets in Cozumel's downtown to be impassable.

Cozumel: Maya Island of People, Pirates and Plenty of Fishes

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Post published:January 21, 2020
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Cozumel - then and now - from the 70s to today

Palais des Papes - (Palace of the Popes) built in the early part of the 14th century.

Of Popes and Wine

Post author:heatherr1
Post published:December 11, 2019
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If you thought Roman Catholic Popes always lived in the Vatican City in Rome, think again. Better yet, visit Avignon, a historic mediaeval city in central France in Provence.…

Sur le Pont

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Post published:December 3, 2019
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Ever been disappointed when you finally reach a travel destination that’s been on your bucket list forever? Happens all the time: a monument is not as large as you…

Ali Part 1

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Post published:April 4, 2019
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As soon as our guide dropped us off at the Souk (a smaller version of The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul) in Sousse, Ali appeared by our side. I recognize you…

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The Secret Well of Ortigia
The Secret Well For the ancient Greeks in Siracusa, under siege from the Romans, fleeing the city to take refuge on the nearby island of Ortigia was the only option. On this slip of land, a mere 1.7 km away, lay a secret well that exists today. UNESCO Heritage Site UNESCO recognized the heritage value […]
More than a Chocolate Farm in Panama
Our boatmen took us on a short ride to Green Acres chocolate farm, near the town of Bocas del Toro, Panama The post More than a Chocolate Farm in Panama appeared first on Vamos Travel Blog.
The Birthplace of Zeus
Birthplace of Zeus In ancient Greek mythology, Zeus, God of the Sky, is the number one deity. As such, he is considered the ruler, protector, and father of all gods and humans. To visit his birthplace, we climbed high into the mountains of central Crete in Greece to descend into the Dikteon Cave. Two Caves […]
Tennis, Bistros, and Art in Paris
Paris Trends: tennis, bistros, art It is an art to play the game of tennis, now in the spotlight at the French Open. It is an art to sip café and dine on Parisian cuisine at your local bistro. It is an art to discover and view famous sculpture and paintings in Parisian galleries. Tennis […]
Sipping Port in Porto
Port – the taste of Porto Sipping a glass of port in Porto, Portugal, means tasting the lifeblood of this romantic seaside country. UNESCO World Heritage site Located along the Douro River estuary in northern Portugal, Porto earned a registered UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. Porto is Portugal’s second largest city. The first is […]
Fernando de Noronha, Natural Wonderland
UNESCO recognition This stunning archipelago of 21 islands lies in the Atlantic Ocean, 350 km (271 miles) off Brazil’s northeast coast, 3 degrees south of the equator. The islands have never been connected to the South American mainland. Thus, all endemic species of the archipelago have colonized the islands by flight or rafting over the […]
Sweating and Swimming in Tayrona Park, Colombia
Sweat Panting, sweating, occasionally swearing, we follow a meandering up and down jungle trail in Tayrona Park — on the outskirts of Santa Marta — to Colombia’s Caribbean coast. To our chagrin, insects and heat are constant companions. Tourism Tayrona Park. Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta This area lies near the foothills of the Sierra […]
What do the Chapel of Bones, Cork Trees, and Megaliths Have in Common?
All are located in or near the UNESCO heritage site of Évora, Portugal. Taste of the Past Évora, beautiful walled city of about 60,000 citizens, lies 1.5 hours east of Lisbon by bus or train. Its beginnings provide a taste of the past in Portuguese history. Tourist information here. Influenced by the Moors and […]
Ecolodging in Panama
More than Panama hats Indeed, the famous Panama hat is actually made in Ecuador. You can read about this phenomenon in a previous Vamostravelblog. On this trip, however, we experience more of Panama’s natural world at Los Quetzales, a mountain ecolodge in Guadalupe village not far from the border with Costa Rica. Cloud Forest […]
Singapore-The Trip That Never Happened
One year ago this month, we planned to fly to Singapore. Then COVID restrictions appeared, we cancelled, and now we drool over the sights, sounds, and tastes of the trip that never happened. Singapore Singapore is a republic, a sovereign island city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. It is about the same size as Bahrain. Singapore […]

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