things to do
The unearthly beauty of the Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
If water is life, then you’ll find the absence of both in the lip-chapping dry area of Salar de Uyuni. The famous salt flats nearby Uyuni were created when a prehistoric
Conquering the dunes of Huacachina in Peru by buggy
WHAT: Pumping up your level of adrenaline while cruising the dunes during a buggy tour WHERE: In the endless dunes near Huacachina, the tiny oasis town of Ica. HOW MUCH: The
The alternative rainbow mountain tour to Palccoyo, Peru
WHAT: Visiting the rainbow mountain of Palccoyo; an alternative trip to the touristy mountain of Vinicunca in the same area. WHERE: The mountain range is a 3,5 hour drive from
Exploring Lima in 2 days: an itinerary
Wondering what to do in Lima? This itinerary covers up most of the historical centre, Miraflores, Barranco and Chorillos. You can easily extend your visit with another museum, but to
The historic centre of Lima in pictures
As Lima was one of the richest cities centuries ago, you might understand that its old centre nowadays still is full of impressive, colonial buildings and interesting architecture. We walked
The free walking tour through Barranco and Chorillos in Lima
WHAT: The best free walking tour I’ve ever joined – through the neigbhourhoods of Barranco and Chorillos, in Lima WHERE: In both the southern neighbourhoods of Barranco and Chorillos, Lima,
Floating down a Swiss river in Bern
WHAT: Floating down the river Aare – because, why not?! WHERE: Around the cute and little capital of Switzerland, Bern HOW LONG: The floating itself will take some 20 minutes,
A stay with an Uros family on lake Titicaca
WHAT: A sleepover at the Uros Qhantany Lodge: a floating island of an Uros family at Lake Titicaca WHERE: Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. The island
The artsy vibes of Barranco, Lima, in pictures
In the grey and smoky city that is Lima one neighbourhood stands out by far: Barranco. This bohemian and upcoming district on the southern side along the coastal cliffs of
A visit to the nuns of Santa Catalina in Arequipa
WHAT: A visit to the Monasterio de Santa Catalina, that gives you a fascinating insight into the life of the nuns in Arequipa throughout the centuries WHERE: The monastery is
PHOTOS: The white city of Arequipa in Peru
Peru’s second largest city is a popular hub on the way to Cusco. Since the city is located quite a few meters higher than Lima, it’s a perfect stop for
The desolate beauty of the Paracas reserve in Peru
WHAT: Cruising a part of the Paracas National Reserve – a big desert full of red sand, steep cliffs, fossils and birds WHERE: Near the town of Paracas, 250 km
