If our first day in the Amazon was exciting, the remaining time we enjoyed there wasn’t any less! And this video is a proof of that: Day 2 Life in the Amazon starts at dawn: this applies whether you are a local or a visitor! With a 6AM … more »
A Window in the Jungle
We never thought there would be cement buildings in the middle of the Amazon. That is certainly not the romanticized image of the jungle one gets from photos and movies. But when we actually went into the wild in Peru, we discovered that the Amazon is more than dense vegetation, tribes and exotic … more »
Into the Wild! Our Amazon Trip: Part 1/2
The beauty of traveling in Peru is that, within the same country, there are such diverse areas as the coast, the highlands (Andes) and the jungle (Amazon). Until last year, whenever I’d think of the Amazon, I’d immediately picture a region within Brazil. Although it is true that the vast … more »
Bruce Lee Kicks Ass!
Walking along the Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong’s waterfront (in the Kowloon side), we came across the statue of kung-fu legend Bruce Lee. This avenue is dedicated to the most sounding names of Hong Kong’s cinema and Bruce Lee just couldn’t be out. Not only he deserved a star … more »
Weekend in Huacachina Oasis
This is the one and only oasis in South America! The city of Ica, in the South-west coast of Peru, is surrounded by deserted lands. Pure sand, heat and dryness. No surprise that the oasis of Huacachina has become the touristic jewel of the region. As if taken out of … more »
Easter Island on a Budget
First of all, allow me to say: there is no such thing as “Easter Island on a budget”! So, before you accuse me of writing a misleading title, let me explain that what I meant to say was “how to make the most of Easter Island while spending … more »
We’re in Hong Kong!
We were in New Delhi. And we were tired of the smog, the cars honking, the endless confusion and above all, we were missing that tingly feeling you get in your stomach when you travel. Yes, we are addicted! So we decided to book a trip and, after 2 days, here … more »
Sleeping with a good cause at Ninos Hotel in Cusco
This hotel offers a perfect (and extremely rare) combination of lovely place to stay at, while contributing to a great social cause. I’d be happy to stay here considering the proceeds of every stay go towards an organization called The Ninos Unidos Peruanos Foundation that deals with unprivileged local kids. But … more »
Watermelon Slices
The beaches in Goa (India) can be a place of funny contrasts. They’re located mostly next to villages, where people would traditionally make a living from the land and, mainly, from fishing. But now a days, as the beaches have become a touristic hot spot, some locals have come up … more »
A Patriotic Sunset
As the sun comes down in the city of Ica, in South Peru, one can appreciate the contrast established between the building rooftops and the desert in the horizon. Just at the border of the city sits South America’s only oasis, Huacachina, that welcomes locals and tourists alike for a … more »