Monthly Archives: April 2008

Pleasant surprises in Peru

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Edward Piegza

Some random thoughts as I gaze out the window of the Vistadome train, making my way from our Machu Picchu tour back to Cusco, traveling through the Sacred Valley of the Incas… The scenery is a cinematographer’s dream. It’s lusher … Continue reading →

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Doing our bit for international relations…

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Edward Piegza

Bumping into a wide range of people as we do in our adventure walking tours reminds me that diplomats we are not, but diplomatic is how we try to be. In fact, the best part of my job as president … Continue reading →

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Acts of God and other obstacles…and how ingenuity saved the day

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Edward Piegza

Expectations were running high as we motored along the coast from our hotel in Manuel Antonio Park for a day of river rafting. Costa Rica’s roads have improved a lot in the last 15 years, but on this particular stretch … Continue reading →

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It’s not what I know, it’s who I know.

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Edward Piegza

You could call it my daily mantra. People who hear me use this phrase might think it’s in jest, but in reality, it’s a reflection of how I live my life, how I view what makes travel special, and how … Continue reading →

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