Category: South America

In this large gallery we have collected photos of the very unique hat styles you will see all through Peru and Bolivia. Many of these hats really amused us.

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.

This was the view from our camping place in Lamas. Great idea to take local advice on where to go!

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.

Not much is known about the Chachapoya culture, but the discovery of cliff tombs like these at Karajia, is going some way towards uncovering the mystery.

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.

The archaeological site of Kuélap, the ruins of the oldest fortified city in the Americas (much older than Machu Picchu!). A new cable car, opened in March 2017, finally makes access to this site much easier.

Kuélap Ruins in Peru – Oldest Fortified City in America

The ruins of Kuélap could be the oldest ruins of a fortified city in the Americas. A new cable car gives visitors easy access to this archaeological gem.

The view from the Temple of the Sun, down to the Acllawasi and on to the New Site Museum at the Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacamac.

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.

This was by no means the steepest drop along the PE-3N. The region is actually fairly densely forested, mostly with Eucalypt, so often Yasha couldn't photograph for all the trees...

Forget Bolivia’s Death Road – Drive the PE-3N in Peru!

We have been on narrow and dangerous roads before, but the PE-3N was one of the most scary and slow-going main roads we have experienced thus far. [Gallery 30+ photos]

The Larco Museum is housed in this beautiful building from the 18th century. The treasures inside show Peru's history as a 'cradle of civilisation'.

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.

The mountains east of Pisco in Peru are some of the most scenic - we are glad we detoured...

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]

One of the roof ornaments created in Quinua, protects a house in Ayacucho.

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”.

The historic centre of Arequipa is UNESCO World Heritage listed for its many colonial houses. Most are built from locally quarried white sillar stone - even the painted ones.

Is Arequipa the Most Beautiful City in Peru?

The historic centre of Arequipa – the White City – is UNESCO World Heritage listed. Some say it’s the most beautiful city in Peru and our gallery supports this.

For 3 weeks, my sister and husband travelled with us in Peru

Out of the Ordinary: Travelling with Family in Peru

Travelling overland with family visitors can be logistically difficult. Here’s how we managed it with my sister and her husband, Bron & Bob, for 3 weeks in Peru.

This is an Unexpected Delight for Bird Watchers in South Peru: the Ite Coastal Wetlands

Unexpected Delight for Bird Watchers: the Ite Wetlands

The Ite wetlands in South Peru are an unexpected delight for bird watchers. In the middle of a bone-dry landscape you will find thousands of water birds.

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Meet Yasha and Juergen. Our travel blog is atypical because we travel differently, not flying from one dream destination to the next. Our choice instead: to take it slowly, take side roads, discover places aside from the typical "bucket list" and guidebook highlights. We drive and live in our self-built overland camper, called [~~"Berta"~~] "Bertita" (little Berta since 2018 in Europe). You can read more on our "About Us" page.

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