August, 2011
Ever wanted to hunt for the illusive pink freshwater dolphin or the infamous beast-swallowing Anaconda snake, in Bolivia’s Pampas? Continue reading
Jungle Trekking in Bolivia’s Remote Amazon: Madidi National Park
August, 2011
What better way to explore Bolivia’s remote Madidi National Park in the Amazon jungle, than trekking with indigenous locals?
Bolivian Transport: Sucre, Santa Cruz, Trinidad, Rurrenabaque
July, 2011
Bolivian transport in any form is challenging. Taking the flight from Sucre to Santa Cruz de La Sierra, then another to Trinidad, for the crazy onward bus to Rurrenabaque, is an experience that you’ll never forget… Continue reading
Sucre: Bolivia’s Ancient Capital
July, 2011
Bolivia’s beautiful ancient capital Sucre, is also known as the “white city” for its stunning white-washed architecture.
Potosí: Bolivia’s Infamous City
July, 2011
Ever heard of Potosí, Bolivia’s infamous city? Continue reading
Bolivia’s Surreal Salar de Uyuni
July, 2011
Imagine a place that is so surreal that when you arrive, you feel as if you are in a dreamlike trance. Bolivia’s expansive salt flats, Salar de Uyuni is such a place… Continue reading
Border Crossing: Argentina to Bolivia and on to Tupiza
June, 2011
Another border crossing, but this time from Argentina to Bolivia, then on to Tupiza – let’s hope we get through… Continue reading
Spectacular Tren a las Nubes, Argentina’s far Northwest
June, 2011
Whilst in Argentina’s beautiful Salta, you must indulge in the spectacular day trip on the Tren a las Nubes (Train to the Clouds), which is nothing short of stunning!
Introducing beautiful Salta, Argentina
June, 2011
Heading north once again across this expansive South American continent, on an overnight bus from Mendoza to beautiful Salta, in Argentina.
Why do you travel?
June, 2018
Are you ever asked: why do you travel? To Travel is to Live – Hans Christian Andersen Continue reading
Sunshine Blogger Award Nomination No.2
June, 2018
Quite a surprise to be nominated for a second Sunshine Blogger Award and always lovely to receive any nomination from a fellow blogger.
Restoration Love Affair with Medieval Books: State Archives, Cosenza
July, 2018
Experience a love affair with the restoration of Medieval books in southern Italy at Cosenza’s State Archives. Time dissolves into the past just as pages from ancient books dissolve, and are lost to history if not restored and treasured.
Across the Soaring Andes: Santiago to Mendoza
June, 2011
Synonymous with spectacular beauty and danger, one of the most scenic drives in the world, takes you across the soaring Andes from Chile’s Santiago to Mendoza, Argentina. Continue reading
Day Trip to Diverse Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, Chile
June, 2011
Fancy a detour from Santiago’s swirling-paced streets? Take a little day trip until you land in Chile’s diverse Valparaíso and on to the popular resort city of Viña del Mar.
Santiago – Chile’s Energetic Capital
June, 2011
Nestled in the Central Valley between the dramatic Chilean Coastal Range and the soaring Andes Mountains, Chile’s energetic capital Santiago, arrests all your senses.
