Why is Colombian Coffee the Best in the World?
During a coffee tour in Colombia you can learn many interesting facts: all the labour intensive steps, which make Colombian Coffee the best in the world.
Author: Yasha
The Mysterious Archaeological Sites of Southern Colombia
An archaeological mystery: the stone statues and tombs of San Agustín and Tierradentro in Colombia. Who created them, and when? And what happened to the people?
17 Places We Enjoyed Visiting or Revisiting in Ecuador
Ecuador has a lot to offer: colonial cities, coastline & natural beauty. We really enjoyed returning to Ecuador and revisiting known or visiting new places.
13 Reasons We Loved Returning to Cuenca in Ecuador
The World Heritage listed city of Cuenca in Ecuador, and its surrounds, has a lot to offer. So much that one visit is not enough. We just loved to return.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pachacamac: 2000 Years of Peru’s History near Lima
30Km south of Lima you find the lesser known archaeological site of Pachacamac, which covers nearly 2000 years of Peru’s history and four distinct cultures.
5000 Years of Peru’s History at the Larco Museum
If you only visit one museum in Lima, make it the Larco Museum! It has the most interesting display, which explains over 5000 years of Peru’s fascinating history.
Pisco to Lima via the Central Highlands Scenic Route
We took the long way from Pisco to Lima and were rewarded with an incredible scenic route through the Andes in the central highlands of Peru. [30+ photos]
9 Reasons to Visit Ayacucho in Peru – Now
Ayacucho in the Peruvian Andes is not yet on the tourist radar. Here are 9 reasons why you should visit Ayacucho now – before it becomes the “next Cusco”.
