The sun sets over Colombia’s Mavecure Mountains, casting a warm glow on the three towering rock formations rising from the Amazon jungle. These are the Cerros de Mavecure, massive buttes made of sandstone, shale, and quartz, reaching 2,000 feet above the flat jungle floor. In the morning, sounds of howler monkeys and parrots create nature’s […]

Many towns across the New World offer a taste of Europe. These places evoke European charm with windmills, tulips, flowing hefeweizen, and welcoming bilingual signs. Words like ‘välkommen,’ ‘willkommen,’ or ‘witamy’ greet visitors warmly. This summer, exploring local destinations can be a great alternative to European travel. Traveling to Europe has become more difficult. Airfares […]