Exploring Mayan Ruins
Miro and I visited the archaeological site of Tikal in December of of 2009. Our experience was profound and prompted my interest in pursuing learning about the historical significance of the indigenous people in the places we’ve visited. I realized I had never written about it and was inspired to research the Tikal site and Mayan traditions once again. In addition to visiting Tikal, we visited the Mayan runis in Cobá Mexico, Ixchel in Cozumel Mexico, Copan in Honduras,  Xunantunich in Belize,  and explored the underground caves called Actun Tunichil Muknal where Mayan ceremonies took place, in Belize. But until now, I have not written about the most famous …

Trujillo has Archaeological & Historical Significance to Peru
Sometimes known as the City of Eternal Spring or the Capital of Culture, Trujillo, Peru is on the Moche River in the country’s northeast, 4 km from the Pacific Ocean. Its cultural events include a dance contest for the marinera, the national dance of Peru, the International Spring Festival and the International Book Fair.
Just 5 km west of Trujillo is the adobe city of Chan Chan, South America’s biggest Pre-Columbian city which was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Also near Trujillo …

YUM!
When  you go to Peru, you definitely need to taste the Peruvian ceviche. For the Peruvians, ceviche  is so important that it is considered part of Peru’s “national heritage”.
But, what makes the peruvian ceviche unique from the others?
Most South America countries have their own national ceviche recipes, but no recipe is more recognized than the Peruvian version. Why? Not sure, but some say that is the combination of the right ingredients, other people say  it’s the style, and even others boast the it’s local fish that make the all the difference.  But …

Learning About European History in Berlin
It is hard to believe that just 20 years ago Germany was divided. The country, which has so much to offer any traveller, was separated into east and west after the Second World War until 1990 and East Germany was virtually shut off from the rest of the world. The evidence of this separation can still be seen in the capital city and parts of the Berlin Wall still survive to this day. Flights to Berlin offer people the chance to explore the history of …

Peru’s Massive Geoglyphs
The Nazca lines are one of the greatest enigmas of ancient history, how could Miro and I pass up the chance of visiting? They are massive geoglyphs, formed in the terrain of Nazca and the pampas of Jumana in the south of Peru. Illustrations of animals, plants, and other creatures, as well as deliberate patterns of lines which resemble tracks, are marked in the earth. They are so large that their complete designs are only visible from an aerial view. How were these geoglyphs made? More importantly, why …

Israel
Israel is one of the most beautiful places on the planet, but with on-going political conflict in the region it is hard to get away from the fact that under the calm, stunning exterior there is a tension which could erupt at any moment.
The country itself is amazingly beautiful, with olive groves, golden beaches and a history which goes back thousands of years. It is certainly one of the best places in the world to experience religion and history – with Muslims, Christians and Jews all practicing in the same …