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Trujillo, Peru: Archaeological Treasures

Shadowed by the great archeological cities created by the Inca Empire in southern Peru, the archaeological sites near Trujillo, created by the Moche and Chimu civilizations, are often overlooked. I was...

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Machu Picchu, Peru (October 2010)

All Aboard!! Perurail Train to Machu Picchu The great Inca ruins of Peru, the Machu Picchu, has always been a place that intrigued me, and one of my top places to visit, until I finally was able to do...

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Ollantaytambo, Peru (October 2010)

Pisco Drinks at the Quechua Blues Bar Cafe On our way back from Machu Picchu, my group stayed for one night in the small town of Ollantaytambo, instead of heading back all the way to Cuzco that night....

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Tulum, Mexico: God of Winds Temple

Nic and I at the stunning God of Winds Temple in the archaeological site of Tulum, Mexico. Even in a cloudy day, this temple, overlooking the Caribbean Sea, is breath-taking.

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Chichén Itzá, Mexico (March 2012)

During my visit to Playa del Carmen last year, I went to visit the Archaeological site of Chichén Itzá, located about an hour’s drive from either Cancun or Playa del Carmen. Chichén Itzá is one of the...

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Tulum, Mexico (March 2012)

The archaeological site of Tulum, located about 45 minutes south of Playa del Carmen (about 1.5hours south of Cancun), is much smaller that Chichén Itzá, but is the second most popular Mayan ruin in...

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Cobá, Mexico (March 2012)

The Nohoch Mul Pyramid at Cobá The third archaeological site I went to during my visit to Playa del Carmen in March 2012 is  Cobá, a largely undiscovered site which is about two hours drive away from...

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Sukhothai, Thailand (November 2012)

Buddha Statue in Sukhothai Historical Park After a quick stopover in Bangkok, I headed north to the city of Sukhothai, about 450km from Bangkok. Sukhothai was the capital of Thailand’s first kingdom,...

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The Culture & Nature of Hierapolis-Pamukkale, Turkey

After our relaxing time along Turkey’s Mediterranean coast in September 2013, it was time to return to the interior to check out Hierapolis-Pamukkale, one of the country’s most incredible sites....

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Jumping for Joy in Ancient Hierapolis, Turkey

One of our many awesome jumping shots we did in Turkey, on the site of one of the Roman baths in the ancient city of Hierapolis. Jumping in the Ancient Roman Baths of Hierapolis – September 2013 I know...

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Photographing The Stunning Ruins of Ancient Ephesus, Turkey

Me in Curetes Street, adorned with beautiful statues My favourite archaeological ruins I visited during my visit to Turkey in September 2013 were those of ancient Ephesus, near the town of Selçuk.  A...

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Horsing Around in Troy, Turkey (Pun Definitely Intended)

From the epic poems of Homer – The Iliad and The Odyssey, written around 850 BC – to the star-filled 2004 film based on these poems, popular culture over the centuries has often made reference to the...

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The God of Winds Temple in Tulum, Mexico

Nic & Me by God of Winds Temple, Tulum – March 2012 Nic and I at the stunning God of Winds Temple in the archaeological site of Tulum, Mexico. Even in a cloudy day, this temple, overlooking the...

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The Top 7 Experiences in Peru

Over five years have now passed since my trip to Peru in October 2010, but I still remember that trip fondly… what an incredible country! Check out my tips on things to experience in this South...

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