A Fiesta, Famous across Ecuador, yet Unknown to Tourists
The Corpus Christi fiesta of Pujilí in Cotopaxi Province, is famous right across Ecuador. But it is relatively unknown to tourists outside of the country.
Category: Destinations
Ingapirca: Not Just the Most Famous Inca Site in Ecuador
Ingapirca is often called the most famous Inca site of Ecuador. But it is so much more. The local Cañaris take great pride in their heritage at this site.
Things I Loved and Hated about Travelling in Peru
Peru, a cradle of civilisation, has much to love – and some things to hate. Travelling there for 6 months gave us time to appreciate what Peru has to offer.
Overlanding La Selva, Peru’s Enormous Amazon Rainforest
La Selva occupies 60% of Peru – yet it’s not on the tourist radar. We travelled overland through a large part of this section of the Amazon rainforest.
9 Places to Visit near Historically Important Cajamarca
The city and region of Cajamarca are historically very important. It was home to numerous pre-Columbian cultures, and the last Inca king was killed there by the Spaniards.
Peru & Bolivia Amused Us With The Most Unique Hats
In this large gallery we have collected 40 photos of the very unique hat styles you will see all through Peru and Bolivia. Many of these hats really amused us.
Visit Lamas & Wayku – Local Advice at its Best!
Lamas in Peru – never heard of it? People we met suggested we should visit Lamas and Wayku in the cloud forest. We are glad we followed this local advice.
Karajia Cliff Tombs: Remains of the Mysterious Chachapoya
The sarcophagi of Karajia, in the North-East of Peru, are a fascinating example of the cliff burial sites of the mysterious Chachapoya people.
Better Stop for the Captivating Museums in Lambayeque
Often bypassed by travellers, it’s actually worth stopping at Lambayeque in northern Peru to visit its two captivating museums and many archaeological sites!
When I wish I could shrink BERTA, our overland vehicle
We are happy with the space our Berta offers. Only when I have to drive a road so narrow that the wheels touch the edge on both sides I wish I could shrink her.
