Tagged With "Playa Pilar"

Jonathan L takes us on a visit to the University of Puerto Rico, and the town and market of Rio Piedras.

DrFumblefinger shares some snapshots taken while strolling around Recoleta.

Jonathan L shares a beautiful sunset from Playa Tamarindo in Costa Rica

  Seen from Porto, Portugal, the Serra do Pilar Monastery crowns a hilltop in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto's across-the-river neighbor. The convent and its round church date to the 15th century. If it looks a lot like a fort, that should be no...

If you are the one who loves travelling the world and scratching places to visit off your bucket list, then you must not forget about the beaches. Sure, cities are filled with culture and history , but beaches have a lot more to offer. They also have their own culture and history, but they also bring that tranquillity and stress-free life you probably need. So, if you’d like to visit some beaches during your lifetime, these few should certainly be on your bucket list. Anse Source D’Argent,...

DrFumblefinger visits the historic and popular La Biela café in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Recoleta. It is thought to be the oldest café in the city.

Jonathan L takes us on a tour of Playa Girón, Cuba, where the Bay of Pigs invasion took place.

Jonathan L takes us on a tour of Piñones, an undeveloped beach area outside of San with a strong African heritage.

Excellent coverage Jonathan. I served in West Germany during the Cold War and tensions were always high (but a better deployment than Vietnam). We (US Citizens) should sometimes take a look in the mirror when we we talk about Russians trying to influence our elections via the internet. We used to influence elections by just overthrowing governments we didn't like by force or by possible clandestine means.

Where in the Cayos is this? I have been to Guillermo several times and love Playa Pilar - although they have now ruined the view by building several concrete monstrosities near there. A Google search for Playa Pasquero leads to a place near Holguin (but spelled 'Pesquero'). That's clearly not it.

Professor Abe recalls one of his favorite beaches in Cuba, also a favorite of author Ernest Hemingway.

My kids love that beach. Safe and great for flying kites.

Jonathan L found a family out for day, enjoying the beach and fishing for their lunch

Nothing on this throw, and I couldn't see their earlier catch

What did they catch?

PHeymont shares views, notes and some history from Portugal's second-largest city.

Hemingway events and a visit to his home are part of a package for his fans

Who would have guessed the most expensive real estate in Buenos Aires is found in a cemetery?  Not only is it expensive, there's a line waiting to get in (seriously)! 

The Church of Our Lady of Pilar is one of the oldest churches in Buenos Aires, and a beautiful example of its Colonial era architecture. It adjoins the famous Recoleta Cemetery.