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Category Archives: South America
The Amazon, Iquitos, Peru
Talk about a bucket list experience. The Amazon River is such force of nature, and how the forest survives, the indigenous tribes thrive without modern accompaniments, and the many species of animals continue to survive is humbling and truly breathtaking. … Continue reading
Posted in Iquitos / Amazon
Tagged Amazon, Ceiba, Ceiba Tops, Explorama, grey dolphin, Iquitos, Monkeys, paranha, pink dolphin, poison dart frogs, sloths
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Cusco, Peru
Nites Cusco offers every range of accommodation, from hostel to five star, which comes in handy should you encounter closures at Machu Picchu or delayed flights. The Antigua Casona San Blas (https://www.antiguacusco.com/) is a stunning property “up the hill” in … Continue reading
Posted in Cusco
Tagged Antigua Casona San Blas, llama, Machu Picchu, Peru, Rainbow Mountain, Vinicunca
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Easter Island – a true once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that should NOT be missed
Easter Island (Isla de Pasqua) is an environment, a society, and a culture completely unto itself and should be visited by everyone at least once in their lifetime. Continue reading
Posted in Chile, Easter Island, South America
Tagged cuba, easter island, Moai, Pukao
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Santiago – a unique blend of old, communist, and avant garde
Santiago de Chile is an interesting place to say the least: there are gorgeous examples of old architecture, remnants of hard times gone by but still in use, and modern buildings and streets that look forward to the future. For a brief stint – perhaps on your way to Patagonia, over to Easter Island, or in combination with Buenos Aires – this city has much to offer. For a longer stint, for which I must admit I was here on business, it can get a bit tough to keep yourself occupied I’m afraid. But don’t let that stop you as a lifetime is really not complete without a visit to Santiago and to experience the charm and friendliness of the Chilean people. Continue reading