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Traveling the World A-Z (Guatemala)

Are you kidding me, hike an active volcano? That's right not only did I do it once, but I hiked many active volcanoes in Guatemala. While I lived there, I hiked a few of them and some I hiked more than once. This is a completely amazing experience and shockingly legal. I can say that it was very incredible staring down into a huge volcano at the boiling lava. You haven't lived til' you've hiked an active volcano!!
 
My favorite hike and most beautiful was Volcano Pacaya. The 8,300 foot vocano does not make it an easy hike, but it was such a great experience. Antigua Guatemala will take you to the base of Pacaya where you can explore this volcano. The hike takes about 4 hours total. It takes you through a pine forest and then out to the ash volcano where you end at the very top with the sulfer and you can peer down at the lava. Talk about insane! The view is amazing!
 
Fuego a 12,300 foot volcano is another volcano seen from Antigua. It is one of the most impressive of Guatemala's 38 volcanoes. It is an extremely hard hike. Continual clouds of smoke puff out of this volcano daily. If you are in for a real challenge, then try hiking this volcano.
 
Volcano Acatenango which is 13,000 feet tall is also a spectacular hike. This volcano is Fuegos dormant twin. Hiking time is about 6 hours and is one of the tallest in Guatemala. Eventhough you may not see smoke or lava, it is still an amazing and beautiful hike to do.
 
Seriously, you haven't lived til; you've hiked active volcanoes. It is an incredible experience! So, what are you waiting for?
 
 
 


Traveling the World A-Z (France)

Let's take a trip to Paris France! Good times, good times! Like I said before, I have been to France and there are some incredible things to see. Here's some sites to check out as you grab some cheese and a baguette and you hit the streets of Paris:
 
You can't miss the Eiffel Tower of course. Take a stroll with your loved one down to the tower at night, snuggle up and get ready for some romance! Ride up to the top and look out over Paris...AMAZING!! People have even carved their names at the top...crazy tourists!
 
The Louvre Museum is spectacular! Take plenty of time to tour this museum...you could be in there all day. From VanGough to Monet, it's chuck full of awesome artwork! If you love art, you can easily waste the day away here!
 
There are many many cathedrals around to take a gandor at. Notre Dame is one of the most famous cathedrals. It has amazing history and it is a spectacular architectual building that is breathtaking up close.
 
It's not Paris without the streetwalk cafes.  These street cafes are fun to sit and just people watch. Enjoy some fresh made bread and a yummy french meal before heading to your next adventure..
 
Get out and explore Paris!! When you do go, remember to brush up on your French, they will like you more if you do! Plus, then you won't look like such a tourist.
 
 


Traveling the World A-Z (Egypt)

Egypt is a place that I have wanted to go to for a long time. It is on my top 5 list. Here are some great places to check out when you get the chance to go.

Check out the Red Sea
The famous Red Sea is something you shouldn't miss. This has spectacular beaches and incredible diving. It is one of the best places in the world to dive, so take advantage of it! The coastline and the deserts you will see while traveling the Red Sea are simply amazing. There is nothing like it in the world.

Stop by the pyramids
Of course you don't want to miss the infamous pyramids while traveling through Egypt...that's what they are famous for! Take a private tour in Sakkara of the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. The photo ops that you will have are incredible. These wonderful pyramids are just minutes away from the Giza Plateau and Cairo as well. Here you can also see many breathtaking pyramids and sites.

Take a Nile Cruise
If you want to experience this amazing country as well as some pampering, then take a cruise down the Nile. Here you can see many amazing sites such as the Valley of the Kings, the Luxor Temple, Edfu Temple and many other spectacular sites. You can also take private tours of these places if a cruise is not your style!

Egypt, truly and amazing and unexplanable place. Have fun and see you there soon!


Traveling the World A-Z (Denmark)

Although I have never been to Denmark, my roots stem from there. I here it is absolutely beautiful there! Here are some great activities you can do while you are staying in Denmark.

Visit Kronborg Castle
This castle is one of the most popular castles in Northern Europe. This is where William Shakespeare's play, Hamlet was performed many times. This is a spectacular castle and great to spend some time in. Take a tour while you are there and learn all the history that this castle has.

Stop by Tivoli Gardens
Tivoli Gardens is located in Copenhagen Denmark. This beautiful public open-air garden is a sight to see. This is a cool park because it not only is beautiful, but it also is a theme park with plenty of fun rides to go on. You can also enjoy many concerts, circus acts, and theatrical performances. This is a great place to kick back and enjoy yourself!

Island of Mon
The Island of Mon has spectacular white chalk cliffs to see. This amazing landscape is something you must see in person. You can hike down the cliffs to the beautiful beach below and relax by the water while visiting. 

Enjoy beautiful Denmark and have a great time!!


Traveling the World A-Z (China)

China has some amazing things to see! You could spend months in China with all that there is to see. Here are some highlights:

Bike around China.
There are places all over China that you can rent bikes and just enjoy the outdoors. Bike around the Qomolangma Natural Reserve. You will see such amazing sites such as: Everest, Mount Taishan, the buddhist mountain Emei Shan, Huangshan Mountain, and the amazing Jiuzhaigou Valley's waterfalls and beautiful lakes.

Explore the Great Wall of China-
You obviously want to climb the Great Wall of China. It is quite the hike, but definitely worth it. There are places all along the wall that you can climb. You can climb with the tourists or go further and explore the ins and outs of the wall almost completely alone. The view from the top is pretty amazing as well!

Take a Li River cruise-
You will not be disappointed with the amazing beauty that this cruise will offer you. You will see the Karst Mountains, beautiful rolling hills, limestone cliffs, caves and an amazing river that you can float down and end at Yangshuo.

Visit historic Beijing-
Make sure to stop by the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, The Temple of Heaven,  the Imperial Summer Palace and the Lama Temple. Beijing is full of amazing sites to see, so make sure you have plenty of time when you are there!

China is full of wonderful things to keep you busy. So, enjoy your stay and get ready to walk!