Category: Peru

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.

The Sacred Valley, the gateway to Machu Picchu in Peru, has changed a fair bit since our first visit in 2008.

The Sacred Valley in Peru Now and Then (2008)

The Sacred Valley in Peru, gateway to Machu Picchu, is a beautiful rural area. We explored the famous Inca ruins, at our own pace, with Bron & Bob (visiting from England).

Hello & Welcome

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.

We love sharing our impressions and knowledge gained along the way. You will find a wealth of information on our site, especially if you love road trips. So stay around and explore with us!

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