by Cicela | Dec 10, 2017 | South America
While cruising the Amazon River on a big ship is something really special, it is even more special to do so in the smaller local boats. I was lucky enough to go on a tour that would bring us into the smaller parts of the river to look for caimans, a type of alligator,...
by Cicela | Apr 3, 2017 | South America
Îles du Salut has a long, troubled and famous history. Located off the coast of French Guiana, the island group is most famous for hosting one of the most notorious French penal colonies from 1852 until 1953. The Îles du Salut consist of 3 islands, Île Royale...
by Cicela | Mar 31, 2017 | South America
Given that I only started scuba diving 4 months ago, I get very excited whenever someone mentions scuba diving and the underwater world. When I was home on vacation I had also bought a dive computer and a mask that I could not wait to try out. Even before I got back...
by Cicela | Mar 29, 2017 | South America
For me the Amazon River is a mythical place I read about in books when I was a kid. The fact that I am actually here, and get to explore places most people do not get to see, is almost unreal. The Amazon Rain forest is the largest tropical rain forest in the world,...
by Cicela | Mar 3, 2017 | South America
After more than 24 hours of travelling, I finally arrived in Montevideo. The bus ride from the airport to the hotel was long, however it followed the coast line which was very scenic. It was quite windy that day so we drove past a lot of people kite surfing, which is...
Recent Comments