As an itinerant travel writer and photographer who has set foot in some of the most remote places in the world, I have had the privilege to experience and interact with people and cultures who embrace the joy in life, live simply, and understand and appreciate their natural surroundings. However, many lack basic necessities: clean water, medicine, a nutritional diet, and basic education.
Articles by
Karin Leperi Pezo
9 Types of Travelers: Which One Are You?
The way we travel can be impacted by who we are: In other words, your personality type. Whether a Perfectionist, Expressionist, Analyst, Adventurist, Naturalist, or one of the other points, your type is an indicator of what you most enjoy seeing and doing while traveling. It’s prompted by inner basic motivations and drives that essentially make each one of us who we are.
It’s All Happening at the Zoo: The San Diego Zoo to be Precise
Visiting the San Diego Zoo is an experience that blends adventure, education, and pure enjoyment. From the moment you step through the gates, the atmosphere is alive with excitement and the promise of discovery.
In Search of the Enigmatic Jaguar in Brazil’s Pantanal
In the Pantanal, SouthWild guarantees you will have sightings of jaguars, or they will refund your tour money.
The Viking Sea: Luxury on the High Seas from Athens to Venice
The Viking Sea is one of 13 identical ocean ships designed for 930 passengers with 465 ocean view rooms. Launched in 2016, it carries 550 crew members.
Viking Excursion in Venice: Photo Essay on Venice Waterfront and the Islands of Murano & Burano
I was elated that my recent itinerary on the Viking Sea – Venice, The Adriatic & Greece, Athens cruise – would permit me to view the elusive romantic city on the water.
Photo Essay: 15 Must-See Apes and Monkeys
People are fascinated by apes and monkeys, probably because they appear to be so human-like in many ways. Around the world, the variety, adaptations, and behaviors of these creatures will intrigue and fascinate any traveler. Here are 15 apes and monkeys around the globe that should be on your “must-see” list.
A Day to Celebrate Peru’s National Drink – Pisco Sour
If you happen to be in Peru, you would be hard pressed not to find the quintessential Peruvian drink – a Pisco Sour. It’s so celebrated in Peru that they have designated the first Saturday of February every year as National Pisco Sour Day.
Turkish Airlines Introduces Culture to the Skies
As a travel writer and frequent flyer on many different airlines around the world, I am seldom impressed with onboard flight innovations that usually are designed to appeal to an elite, select few. But Turkish Airlines, the flag carrier for Türkiye (Turkey), just impressed me big time.
Going to Las Vegas? Three ‘Not-to-Miss’ Shows While in Town
Las Vegas offers a variety of shows, entertainment, and special events that will be sure to please travelers coming to this desert haven. What’s even better is that many shows are geared to different price points and audiences, which means there is something for everyone.










