Friday, February 13, 2026
Laguna Guatavita: In Search of the Legend of El Dorado
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We took a hiking tour – in Spanish – of the Laguna de Cacique Guatavita, which roughly translates to Guatavita Indian Chief Lake. Located ab...
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Bogota Private Tour: Monserrate, the Gold Museum, and the Botero Museum
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We spent a day with a private guide exploring some of Bogota's most iconic destinations, including Monserrate, the Gold Museum, and the ...
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Snorkeling–and Napping–with Turtles in Hawaii
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We were fortunate to experience sea turtles, on land and under the sea, in both Kauai and Maui. What a magical experience! On Kauai, we di...
Friday, November 14, 2025
Welcome to Bogota
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Off to a new continent: South America! Messy Suitcase heads to Bogota, Colombia, for a pre-Christmas interlude. We stayed at the edge of t...
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Mini-Tour: Long-Term Parking at SJU (San Juan International Airport)
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If you’re planning to travel from San Juan International Airport and need long-term parking for your vehicle, you’ll discover that the lot i...
Friday, October 24, 2025
Colombia’s Otherworldly Cathedral of Salt
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We ventured 2 ½ hours south of Bogota to the Salt Cathedral, the “First Wonder of Colombia.” The Catedral de Sal de Zipaquirá is an undergr...
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Exploring Madrid
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“Every direction in Madrid, there’s something interesting!” – Bob Greenawalt Madrid is shockingly delightful. We walked all over the city...
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