Travel Stories by Stephanie Smith

We experience the varied local cultures of Ecuador, starting with a 5 night homestay with a family of Kichwa farmers in the highlands of Morochos. Then we spend three nights camping with the jungle-dwelling Kichwa Waira Churi family. During a three day paddle down the Shiripuno River, we learn about the Huaorani culture of the Amazon basin. We …

The land-based Galapagos Multi-sport trip was perfect for us. We really enjoyed the individual charm of San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, and Isabela. Photos and text originally published at our web site http://www.craigandstephsvacations.com

This was our first real international trip, and it changed our lives. We explored the Southern coastal region, Lake Titicaca, and the Cusco area, and made life-long friends with guides Carlos and Vidal. Text and photos from www.craigandstephsvacations.com

The final installment of our Chilean Adventure. We had an excellent time sampling the history and local culture of this magical isolated paradise. Photos and text originally published at our web site http://www.craigandstephsvacations.com

Part 2 of our 3 part Chilean adventure. We explore the gorgeous Lakes Region of Chile and take a tranquil horseback ride to a remote cabin in the Andes. Photos and text originally published at our web site http://www.craigandstephsvacations.com

Part 1 of our 3 part Chilean adventure. We hike the \"W Circuit\" in gorgeous Torres del Paine National Park on the Pure Patagonia Trip. Photos and text originally published at our web site http://www.craigandstephsvacations.com

We explore Mayan culture past and present in the Maya Mountains, enjoy the laid-back charm of Placencia, and kayak down the Monkey River. Text and photos originally posted on our web site www.craigandstephsvacations.com

We explored the enchanting blend of Mayan and Christian traditions surrounding Easter in Antigua and Lake Atitlan, and then visited the intriguing Mayan ruins at Tikal. Text and photos originally published on our web site www.craigandstephsvacations.com