https://bkpk.me Piggy-back ride with A&Z Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:39:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 https://bkpk.me/playful-sea-lions-in-the-galapagos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=playful-sea-lions-in-the-galapagos https://bkpk.me/playful-sea-lions-in-the-galapagos/#comments Sun, 05 Oct 2014 13:00:41 +0000 Ashray http://bkpk.me/?p=13811
The Galapagos Islands are a place like no other. We have never experienced interactions with animals the same way anywhere else. Sea lions, fearless will come and frolick with you, Marine Iguanas, although shy – will come and sleep next to you, and even birds will stick around unafraid. It’s ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/playful-sea-lions-in-the-galapagos/feed/ 2 https://bkpk.me/its-important-to/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=its-important-to https://bkpk.me/its-important-to/#comments Tue, 06 Nov 2012 06:26:17 +0000 Ashray http://bkpk.me/?p=5232
…NAP! Animals on the Galapagos Islands will show you what good living is all about. They spend their mornings getting their fill and the rest of the day plays out at a leisurely pace. Naps are extremely important! Year long sun and pleasant weather. Cool mornings followed by hot afternoons. ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/its-important-to/feed/ 0 https://bkpk.me/go-to-the-galapagos-islands-for-free/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=go-to-the-galapagos-islands-for-free https://bkpk.me/go-to-the-galapagos-islands-for-free/#comments Sat, 01 Sep 2012 05:36:48 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=4105
A few months ago, we had the time of our lives exploring the Galapagos Islands and being treated like royals at the Red Mangrove Aventura Lodge. Remember we had breakfast with sea lions napping by our table in the terrace of the lodge itself? Well, we would love for you ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/go-to-the-galapagos-islands-for-free/feed/ 4 https://bkpk.me/so-sleeeeeepyyy-zzzzz/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=so-sleeeeeepyyy-zzzzz https://bkpk.me/so-sleeeeeepyyy-zzzzz/#comments Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:28:01 +0000 Ashray http://bkpk.me/?p=4101
Life on the Galapagos Islands is tough. After foraging for food all morning it’s time for a nap! This fellow was caught taking a well deserved snooze in our hotel :)]]> https://bkpk.me/so-sleeeeeepyyy-zzzzz/feed/ 1 https://bkpk.me/getting-there/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=getting-there https://bkpk.me/getting-there/#comments Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:32:06 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=3981
I love the feeling of flying to a new place and getting the aerial view of a new land from from up above! You’d think that after traveling for a while this feeling is not as intense and in those first trips in the earlier days, but the truth is ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/getting-there/feed/ 0 https://bkpk.me/crazy-cactus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=crazy-cactus https://bkpk.me/crazy-cactus/#comments Fri, 20 Jul 2012 23:30:57 +0000 Ashray http://bkpk.me/?p=3661
On the Galapagos Islands you get to see some really strange kinds of Cacti. Over a hundred years ago Charles Darwin had spotted a giant Galapagos tortoise eating one of these. I wonder how they avoided getting thorns in their mouths :O]]> https://bkpk.me/crazy-cactus/feed/ 3 https://bkpk.me/semilla-verde-lodge-enjoying-the-cool-galapagos-highlands/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=semilla-verde-lodge-enjoying-the-cool-galapagos-highlands https://bkpk.me/semilla-verde-lodge-enjoying-the-cool-galapagos-highlands/#comments Fri, 08 Jun 2012 17:07:17 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=2731
Semilla Verde Lodge is not your typical Galapagos lodge. While most hotels are by the ocean, Semilla Verde offers a very pleasant alternative in the highlands of the island of Santa Cruz. About 10 minutes taxi ride away from downtown Puerto Ayora, we found the highlands to be very relaxing ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/semilla-verde-lodge-enjoying-the-cool-galapagos-highlands/feed/ 3 https://bkpk.me/island-hopping-the-galapagos-part-44-santa-cruz-highlands/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=island-hopping-the-galapagos-part-44-santa-cruz-highlands https://bkpk.me/island-hopping-the-galapagos-part-44-santa-cruz-highlands/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:16:06 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=2736
Read Island hopping the Galapagos, part 3/4: Isabela Island here.   After spending some days in Puerto Ayora and Puerto Villamil dedicating most of our time to ocean related activities, we stayed for some days in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island. Visiting the upper part of the island gives you ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/island-hopping-the-galapagos-part-44-santa-cruz-highlands/feed/ 3 https://bkpk.me/the-white-sands-of-tortuga-bay/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-white-sands-of-tortuga-bay https://bkpk.me/the-white-sands-of-tortuga-bay/#comments Wed, 30 May 2012 17:20:54 +0000 Ashray http://bkpk.me/?p=2765
The white sands of Tortuga Bay are pristine and inviting. The blue water is luscious and will lure you in. But be careful, rip tides are present in the area. Spend some time looking at the iguanas lazing on their paradisiacal beach. Marvel at how beautiful and untouched this place is. ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/the-white-sands-of-tortuga-bay/feed/ 0 https://bkpk.me/cormorant-beach-house-sierra-negra-expeditions-in-galapagos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cormorant-beach-house-sierra-negra-expeditions-in-galapagos https://bkpk.me/cormorant-beach-house-sierra-negra-expeditions-in-galapagos/#comments Wed, 30 May 2012 15:19:50 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=2734
During our stay in Isabela Island, Galapagos, Cormorant Beach House was our very own property at the beach. This guesthouse has only 4 rooms and 1 family suite (there are plans for more in the future) and therefore the family atmosphere and personal approach are guaranteed. The owner, Jose, has ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/cormorant-beach-house-sierra-negra-expeditions-in-galapagos/feed/ 2 https://bkpk.me/island-hopping-the-galapagos-part-34-isabela-island/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=island-hopping-the-galapagos-part-34-isabela-island https://bkpk.me/island-hopping-the-galapagos-part-34-isabela-island/#comments Mon, 28 May 2012 06:24:24 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=2687
Read Island hopping the Galapagos, part 2/4: Floreana Island here.   Isabela Island was our second home in the Galapagos, after Santa Cruz. Having spent some time in both islands, I could safely say that if you divide your island hopping days between the two, you’ll see and experience a ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/island-hopping-the-galapagos-part-34-isabela-island/feed/ 10 https://bkpk.me/island-hopping-the-galapagos-part-24-floreana-island/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=island-hopping-the-galapagos-part-24-floreana-island https://bkpk.me/island-hopping-the-galapagos-part-24-floreana-island/#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 18:52:12 +0000 Ashray http://bkpk.me/?p=2399
Read Island hopping the Galapagos, part 1/4: Puerto Ayora here.   When you decide to visit the Galapagos by land instead of on board of a more typical cruise ship, that doesn’t literally mean you will explore the place on solid ground only. This is an archipelago; coming to an ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/island-hopping-the-galapagos-part-24-floreana-island/feed/ 10 https://bkpk.me/red-mangrove-aventura-lodge-natural-luxury-in-the-galapagos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=red-mangrove-aventura-lodge-natural-luxury-in-the-galapagos https://bkpk.me/red-mangrove-aventura-lodge-natural-luxury-in-the-galapagos/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 17:04:56 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=2359
After living in Dubai for more than 4 years I am not easily impressed with luxury. I don’t mean to brag, but I have seen 7 star hotels, been to world-class international food buffets and felt how fluffy the beds that royals and celebs sleep in are. I didn’t stay ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/red-mangrove-aventura-lodge-natural-luxury-in-the-galapagos/feed/ 11 https://bkpk.me/island-hopping-the-galapagos-part-14-puerto-ayora/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=island-hopping-the-galapagos-part-14-puerto-ayora https://bkpk.me/island-hopping-the-galapagos-part-14-puerto-ayora/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 06:59:46 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=2249
Galapagos Islands is one of the places I was looking forward to the most ever since we started our travels around Latin America. Being a rather exclusive touristic destination, Galapagos aren’t close friends with budget travelers, attracting mainly US American tourists that enjoy this beautiful place while the rest of ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/island-hopping-the-galapagos-part-14-puerto-ayora/feed/ 25 https://bkpk.me/aloha/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aloha https://bkpk.me/aloha/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 09:00:19 +0000 Ashray http://bkpk.me/?p=2190
Life on the Galapagos Islands is like nowhere else. Iguanas shall walk around freely, sea lions will be seen sprawling around you and begging the fishermen for fish, and turtles will swim right next to you! Here we have two posers, a couple of rather young Iguanas looking at us with ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/aloha/feed/ 2