Inspiring travel through photography

You are here: Home / Archives for Rhonda Albom

Day Trip: Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento Uruguay

//  29 Comments

Colonia del Sacramento, or Colonia as the locals call it, is Uruguay’s oldest city. A beachfront town founded by the Portuguese in 1680, it sits across the Río de la Plata from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Colonia’s distinctive character is defined by winding cobblestone roads and the colourful architecture of its historic old town. However, there …

22 Things to Do in Montevideo Uruguay

//  39 Comments

Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay is an often overlooked South American city with a European flair. Uruguay is a liberal nation with a sordid history and progressive laws. Nestled between Brazil and Argentina, it’s a coastal nation with its own personality. We found plenty of interesting things to do in Montevideo and other parts of …

17 Things to Do in San Pedro de Atacama Desert

//  47 Comments

Mysterious and enchanting, the barrenness of Chile’s Atacama desert is captivating. The high elevation and ultra-dry climate creates endless unusual landscapes and salt flats, while its main town is a lush desert oasis. There seems no limit to the unique things to do in San Pedro de Atacama and its surrounding desert, the driest non-polar …

Explore the Islands of the Hauraki Gulf – Auckland NZ

//  39 Comments

Imagine over a million hectares of sparkling blue water dotted with over 50 lush islands and you have the islands of the Hauraki Gulf. They offer exploration, hiking, and relaxation, a simple get-away from the hustle of the nearby big city, Auckland New Zealand. Several of the islands are sanctuaries and require a permit for entry, but …

Guide to Visiting Iguazu Falls in Argentina and Brazil

//  81 Comments

Iguazu Falls are hundreds of cascades tumbling along a 2.7-kilometre stretch of the Iguazu River. Comprising the world’s largest waterfall system, they are on the border between Argentina and Brazil. The official count is 275 falls, but that figure changes based on rains. The numbers are almost incomprehensible, and standing in front of any portion …

12 Best Auckland Parks Show Us a Clean Green NZ

//  38 Comments

Auckland may be New Zealand’s largest city, but its urban feel is complimented with city parks scattered everywhere. The country’s clean green reputation is amplified in Auckland parks and gardens. While each park offers something unique, they all provide a welcome escape from the city life that surrounds them. Below are what I consider to …

Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires: Artistic or Eerie?

//  51 Comments

Surrounded by huge and dramatically carved mausoleums, we strolled through the Recoleta Cemetery in wonderment. It’s neither the oldest nor the largest cemetery in Argentina, but it certainly is the most famous. Intriguing rather than depressing, the intricately decorated, mostly art nouveau above-ground tombs draw you into the Buenos Aires’ Recoleta Cemetery. Its vaults hold …