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Yes, Timbuktu really does exist – and what a journey it was to get there! Our bad luck streak started before we even left Canada! Each airline we tried to book on went out of business, and when we finally found a solvent one, we weren’t sure that it would get us home, but we took our chances anyway. We had nothing to lose and we really wanted to get...Read More

High End Shopping It’s no surprise that this leading producer of gold and diamonds is a country where shopping is a must. You’ll find exquisite jewellery crafted in gold incorporating local gems. It is even possible to select a loose diamond then have it cut and set to the design you want. Ostriches are farmed in South Africa. High end ostrich leather products make a lovely gift or souvenir. Other...Read More

The next stop on our trip was Hue. Hue was the old imperial city and the ruins of the city are still there. Hue is built on the banks of the Perfume River, so it is worth taking a boat downstream to watch life go by as well as visit the Thien Mu Pagoda. If you can, stay in the old part of town right behind the walls of the...Read More

Luz has been sharing wonderful information with us about Chile. For the last segment, he shares some special things to do while in Chile, plus top picks for hotels – and not to mention food and wine vacations! Food and Wine Vacations “In our geographically long country you can find different food and cooking styles varying from aboriginal to classic, including the cultural influences that came with the colonization of...Read More

Our adventure through Chile continues with Luz Nilo! Chile from North to South In the north, we have the Atacama Desert which is the second driest desert in the world. It is known for its spectacular views, multicolored hills containing a variety of minerals and for having the clearest skies in the world, perfect for astronomical observation. “In the central area, Santiago, our nation’s capital, offers many museums, art galleries,...Read More