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The earth is often referred to as the “Globe.” Globes are spherical or rounded objects, celestial bodies, or the heavens. For travelers, glove means earth, and global travel means traveling the world!
Traveling the world means exploring the earth, the universe, and the planet.
With at least 195 countries in the world, there is a whole lot of exploring to be done.
We’d say at least 195 countries worldwide, not counting anything else, like territories or The Vatican. This number is not as widely accepted as you think, and if you asked a Chinese or a Russian, they would disagree as they recognize others as countries. Many nations count The Vatican for a total of 196.
However, it’s a complex question, and different countries count differently.
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Whether you have always dreamed of an overwater bungalow in the Maldives, a trip across the Australian Outback, or hiking through Africa, you’ll find it all here.
Since I saw the photos of Hotel Del Salto at Tequendama Falls, I have wanted to visit this allegedly haunted hotel. Colombia was already on the list for 2019, and I chose Bogota explicitly to see this, once a hotel, now a museum. Besides the obvious reasons, such as being directly opposite a huge waterfall,…
Villa de Leyva’s Casa Terracota is an architectural marvel that took the artist and environmental activist Octavio Mendoza 20 years to complete. The locals call it “Casa de Flintstones” an unusual house made entirely of clay. Coming in at a whopping 5,400 square feet, Villa de Leyva’s Casa Terracota is the world’s biggest piece of…
Hailed as one of Colombia’s most significant architectural accomplishments, The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá is the most stunning and unusual cathedral you will ever visit. From the moment you walk down the pathway leading to the tunnels, you know you are about to experience something inspiring. It’s dark, wet, mysterious, and reminiscent of a scene…
Believe it or not, Florida is home to a winery or two! California moves over; you got nothing on us! My personal favorite is Lakeridge Winery, located in Clermont. It’s my favorite because the grapes are grown here, the existing vineyard is here, and you can tour the vineyard and sample the products. This post…
We all need an adrenaline rush now and then. For some of us, it’s as simple as a flight or a rollercoaster ride — others long to conquer the unusual. Brian and I have various thrills, but wildlife encounters are always on the list. A swim with crocodiles, or a cage dive with crocodiles, was…
The Red Room Bogota is one of the bars in Bogota that we were fortunate enough to experience. I will post a review on all the places that we ate and drank in Bogota, Colombia, but the Red Room Bogota deserves its own article – even if just for the photos. This post may contain…
Once upon a time, I would have never considered the IHG Rewards Club. IHG, otherwise known as InterContinental Hotels Group, is the parent company of the Holiday Inn, along with other brands. I know, I know! You immediately think of the reputation that the Holiday Inn had. None of us want to be associated with…
Why would anyone want to go cage diving with great white sharks? The adrenaline rush, the love of marine life, the bragging rights? Who knows! It’s beyond my comprehension, but it is something that Brian always wanted to do, so we made it happen. When researching cage diving locations with great white sharks, two key…
I know a lot of people who’ve been to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Everyone who has been to Brazil gets excited when describing it, especially when they talk about Brazilian food. The downside is Brazil has a reputation for being unsanitary and dangerous. So, let’s talk about taking advantage of everything that Brazil has to…
Colonia Uruguay, otherwise known as Colonia del Sacramento Uruguay, is a small city in southwestern Uruguay. One of the oldest towns, it faces Buenos Aires, Argentina, and is easily accessible. Almost every seasoned traveler visiting Buenos Aires will take on a trip to Uruguay. Whether it’s to check out the art deco buildings, colonial homes,…