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Hiking The Lost City in Colombia is a unique experience for avid hikers, history lovers, and adventure seekers. Also known as Ciudad Perdida, it is situated in the heart of the Colombian Sierra Nevada Mountains. It's an ancient archaeological treasure hidden in lush landscapes, jungles, rivers, and steep terrains. Join me as I take you through this rugged 4-day trek!
Silverback gorilla trekking in Uganda has always been high on my bucket list. Although high, it was one that felt far, far away. That was until I looked into it and learned there are fewer than 1,100 mountain gorillas left in the world. They are spread across three African countries: Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Gorilla trekking offers a glimpse into the world of this endangered species and a chance to contribute to their conservation. Tourism plays a crucial role in funding the protection of their habitat and the ongoing efforts to ensure their survival for generations to come.
Why Uganda? My research led me to decide between Rwanda and Uganda. Of the two, Rwanda is the more popular country for trekking. They have invested more in tourism infrastructure, making it relatively easy for travelers to access the park, obtain permits, and engage in gorilla trekking. As a result, it is also the most crowded place to trek.
The pros for Uganda were that it’s home to about half of the remaining mountain gorillas. This makes the rainforest we trekked a critical sanctuary for the survival of these majestic creatures. It draws fewer people and is a little less expensive. For these reasons, we chose Uganda. (During this trip, I traveled with my sister and her boyfriend. It is a perfect experience to make unforgettable memories with friends and family.)
Nestled in southwestern Uganda is the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. This rainforest’s name reflects its thick vegetation and challenging terrain, making it difficult for humans to access and explore. That’s where your expert guides come into play.
I transformed a business trip in to a soul retreat at one of the best spas in the world, Carillon Miami Wellness Resort.
As a Tour Operator, one unique thing that we offer is that every single one of our trips has been sourced and vetted by our Founder. She travels to the destination to meet with local partners and build meaningful itineraries. Costa Rica was the first destination Cherish offered to guests. The itinerary has been tested many times and perfected for an amazing experience to this stunning country.
Our sons were taking a finance course at Fordham University, Bronx campus. While they stayed with my roomie's family, we moms treated ourselves to a beautiful NYC experience!
We were very happy our college-age daughters’ spring break aligned with ours. Special family trip to a part of Mexico we have never enjoyed before–the paradise of Holbox!
My husband and I spent our honeymoon here 20 years ago and wanted to share our love for Hawaii with our children.
We wanted to enjoy some skiing as a family so we decided to take a quick ski vacation between Christmas Day and New Years to wonderful Snowmass, Colorado.
We wanted to ski the legendary snow of Utah and share this experience with great family friends!
After living in a city abroad, I felt like I needed a dose of mountain. My friend from my summer job in Colorado was visiting me in Spain and going to Italy after, so we decided to hop over to France in between to do what we love to do best together-- hiking.
I am studying abroad for the semester in San Sebastián, Spain! There is a group of Santa Clara kids that came with me and we decided we needed a weekend getaway with some sun after a rainy week in San Seb.
I chose a weekend getaway in these three locations because Portugal is in close proximity to Spain, and my best friend and I wanted to do a little trip together. We chose to see Lisbon as it is a city destination where we know a few other students studying abroad, and I recommended Sintra as I went there a few years back and absolutely adored it. Nazaré is a bucket list place that I've always wanted to visit to see the world-famous surfing waves and picturesque cliffs. Portugal isn't too big so we could hop around from place to place.
Our family was considering buying a condo in Scottsdale and we wanted to get to know the area a bit better and see some Bucket List worthy locations in AZ.
I visited this area on vacation through a package offered by Dolphin Blue Paradise, an eco-resort on the coast of Isla San Cristobal. My itinerary included two nights in Casco Viejo, Panama City, and four nights at Dolphin Blue Paradise.
A quick weekend getaway at the beginning of spring break before driving down to San Diego!