Author Archives: Richard Griffith

About Richard Griffith

My first independent travel experience was a trip to Israel, in 1997, it was here that I caught the 'travel' bug! In 2001 I took an 8-month sabbatical and traveled around South East Asia. Since then I have managed to visit most of Eastern Europe along with India, Bangladesh, and a few other destinations in between. I love travel and I love meeting new people.

Hacienda Venecia

Posted on 23/04/2016 by Richard Griffith

Last year it was putting together a ‘self-guided’ bird watching tour, amongst other things. This year it was helping to refurbish the orchid house. My orchid (and Spanish) professor was Luz.

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A welcome return to Colombia

Posted on 23/04/2016 by Richard Griffith

From the delights of Panama City I flew to Medellin in Colombia. It was a pleasent feeling, returning to a familiar country. From Medellin I travelled to Salento, a small town I visited 2-years ago on a day trip. I … Continue reading →

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One of the world’s greatest engineering marvels.

Posted on 09/03/2016 by Richard Griffith

The Panama Canal. The canal is truly one of the world’s greatest engineering marvels. Stretching for 80km (51 miles) from Panama City on the Pacific side to Colón on the Atlantic side, the canal cuts right through the continental divide. … Continue reading →

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Quatro dias en la ciudad de Panama.

Posted on 08/03/2016 by Richard Griffith

Day One: At the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, a 2km palm-tree-lined calzada (causeway) connects the four small islands of Naos, Culebra, Perico and Flamenco to the mainland. The Causeway is a popular place to be in the early … Continue reading →

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Panama City.

Posted on 08/03/2016 by Richard Griffith

Whilst it didn’t even come close to matching my favourite city in the world – London, Panama City (PC) was an extremely interesting and enjoyable place to visit; it has a lot to offer the inquisitive visitor. The ace card … Continue reading →

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Peace and tranquility in Santa Fé (Panama).

Posted on 07/03/2016 by Richard Griffith

To get from Boquete to Panama City currently takes around 9-hours. My backside was protesting against yet another long distance bus journey so I decided to break the ride up by visiting Santa Fé – approximatley half way between Boquete … Continue reading →

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Jazz & Blues in Boquete (Panama).

Posted on 06/03/2016 by Richard Griffith

The mountain town of Boquete, the Napa Valley of coffee, is known throughout Panama for its cool, fresh climate and pristine natural setting. Flowers, coffee, vegetables and citrus fruits flourish in Boquete’s rich soil, and the friendliness of the locals … Continue reading →

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A swift exit from Costa Rica.

Posted on 05/03/2016 by Richard Griffith

I couldn’t stay in Costa Rica (CR) a minute longer. After five expensive days I decided to get the first flight out and head for Panama. The cost, and the shear volume of tourists, turned CR into my worst nightmare. … Continue reading →

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The cloud forest of Monteverde (Costa Rica).

Posted on 05/03/2016 by Richard Griffith

“Snug in the misty greenbelt of two cloud forest reserves, this slim corridor of human habitation consists of the Tico village of Santa Elena and the Quaker settlement of Monteverde. The area was first settled by loggers and farmers in … Continue reading →

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Costa Rica – aka ‘Costa Fortune’.

Posted on 29/02/2016 by Richard Griffith

“The bellowing of howler monkeys echoes across the tree tops. Magnificent frigate birds circle high overhead, while less-than-sonorous squawking uncovers a pair of scarlet macaws. Morning breaks in the coastal rainforest. Similar scenes unfold across Costa Rica, from the dry … Continue reading →

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