The Ruta de la Cascadas near Baños in Ecuador is a pretty scenic ride along the mountains. We rented bikes for the day and rode part of the 62km route down to Puyo. They tell you it’s mostly downhill but it’s also uphill for quite a stretch ;) The road however … more »
Salalah, in Oman, is a land different from anywhere else I’ve been in the Middle East. Lush green fields, clouds moving through the streets and a temperature that is so refreshing! We were there in July 2011 and managed to escape from the 50 degree heat into wonderful 24 degree … more »
Mexicans love to live life and experience the richness of every moment. The typical image of a man lying on a hammock, a sombrero covering his face, isn’t far fetched at all. If you spot a tree this dense, it would be almost criminal to not indulge in some siesta … more »