I have finally watched the movie The Motorcycle Diaries. And I say “finally” as it has been recommended to me by some in person and, indirectly, by many other on the web. I know this movie has inspired some travelers to make it to Latin America. In my case, I watched … more »
Making friends with 2200 year old folks? Why not! That’s what we did when we visited the Chauchilla Cemetery in the city of Nazca, Peru. This cemetery now turned into open-air museum is home to a collection of mummies that date as far back as 200 A.D. The impressive … more »
Corcovado National Park is the playground of one of the most wanted adventures in Costa Rica. Still, it remains as a rather unspoiled and difficult place to access. Although it sits in a remote corner of Costa Rica, this protected area offers tourists the possibility of visiting the rain forest (primary … more »
No writer has ever made justice to post-travel blues. No one! They could just create a whole music genre based on this itself! Ashray said this 2 days after we were back and I subscribe to every word. Post-travel blues suck! It feels good to see your friends and family … more »
Pisac is known to be a spiritual destination in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, in Peru. When arriving in the Valley, even if you fly directly into the city of Cusco, Pisac is a perfect town to spend a few days and get yourself acclimatized before getting too physically … more »
During my visit to the shanty town of Comas, in Lima, I felt that any moment my heart would burst. I constantly had a lump in my throat from the moment I stepped out of the taxi to meet a bunch of cheerful, excited youngsters aged 4 – 11, eager to … more »
Today is the last day of 1 year of non-stop traveling. I guess the feeling that this episode is coming to an end won’t truly sink in until we board our planes back to Portugal and India. The bridge in the photo is the connection between Portugal and Spain, in … more »
Famous for the ancient Nasca Lines in the desert, Nasca in Peru is a dry dusty city where Hotel Nasca Oasis stands out for it’s green and fresh set-up. This hostel is built in “hacienda” style: there is the main building where the reception, restaurant, and lounge area are … more »
Peru was the first country in South America where we arrived at by land. The crossing itself was easy and rather uneventful, but… our first big bus ride in the country was one to remember! We got ourselves in a Flores bus from Tacna (the first town after … more »
One could say cars in La Habana are “something else”. But the truth is that they are “the same thing”, just 50 years ago! Roaming the streets of Cuba’s capital city is like traveling back in time. If the architecture is the perfect back drop to create this feeling, the … more »