what to do
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
Cycling from Puerto Viejo to Manzanillo in Costa Rica
“I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride it where I like”. If the road from Puerto Viejo to Manzanillo had a slogan, this would’ve been it. The
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
Islas Ballestas: Peru’s poor man’s Galapagos in pictures
WHAT: A boat trip to the extraordinary wildlife of the Islas Ballestas. All the boats and routes are the same, with a guide who explains everything in Spanish and English.
PHOTOS: Cusco’s colourful central market of San Pedro
Located only five blocks from the main square in Cusco, visiting the market of San Pedro is a splendid introduction to the day-to-day life in the city. I’ve visited the
A daytrip to Encarnación in Paraguay
WHAT: An escape to the country of Paraguay from Argentina WHERE: From Posadas, the capital of the Argentinian region of Misiones to the Encarnación, the capital of the southern region
Veliko Tarnovo: heart of the Bulgarian kingdom
WHAT: Visiting the Game of Thrones-like fortress of Veliko Tarnovo and the cobblestone streets of the town itself WHERE: Veliko Tarnovo is located in the middle of Bulgaria, some 220
The road from Salta via Cachi to Cafayate, Argentina
From the Argentinian northern colonial pearl that is Salta it’s basically a must to go on a road trip at some point. Both the northern and the southern part are worth a
PHOTOS: The desert spirit of San Pedro de Atacama in Chile
The northern town of San Pedro de Atacama is Chile’s answer to Santa Fe. With its burning afternoons, cooling adobe houses, friendly strays running around town, rose-red sunsets on the
Ditch the tours and cycle yourself to laguna Cejar, Chile
WHAT: A cycling trip to the three lakes of Cejar, in one of which you can actually swim/float WHERE: Some 18 km south of San Pedro de Atacama, right in
Pukará de Quitor – a do it yourself trip from San Pedro de Atacama
WHAT: Visiting an archaeological site with remains of a 12th century pre-columbian fortress. Plus gazing at a beautiful, pinky sunset above the surrounding area and the Valle de la Muerte WHERE: 3
