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24 Photos From 2015 Never Published on Our Blog Before

Many photos we take never fit into a blog post. They usually capture typical daily sights or oddities we notice during our travel around South America.

Reserva Natural del Iberá: a beautifully coloured dragonfly sitting above the water

More Beautiful Nature Photos from Iberá Wetlands

The beautiful nature in the Iberá Wetlands in Argentina really fascinated us. In addition to our post, telling you all about it, here’s a photo gallery.

Uspallata: villages which forget their roots lose their identity

Why is there so little StreetArt in Argentina?

Our first StreetArt Gallery from Argentina. We didn’t find as many street art pieces or murals as in Chile. We are wondering why that is…

Entering the Pablo Atchugarry sculpture park near Punta del Este, Uruguay

Enticed by a Sculpture Park in Uruguay

Another surprise find in the countryside of Uruguay – a sculpture park which gave us a pleasant walk in the sunshine. Thanks to the artist Pablo Atchugarry.

Montevideo, in a side street: a row of Art Deco houses surrounded by new high-rise apartments.

Don’t Miss all the Art-Deco Buildings in Montevideo!

As I’m interested in architecture and art in general, I was surprised to find so many early 20th century Art-Deco buildings in Montevideo, Uruguay’s capital.

23 unique street art images from Valparaiso

Valparaiso’s street art: from whimsically small to multi-story high, from almost monochrome to explosions of colour, often humorous or surreal = always fun!

Valparaiso StreetArt on Avenida Alemania: a hobo rests with his dog above a stylised view of Valpo.

Valparaiso’s amazing StreetArt on this self-guided walk

Valparaiso in Chile is known for its street art. This photo gallery shows outstanding urban art which you can discover on an easy self-guided walking tour.

Often roadside shrines are made to stand out with the addition of flags or specially planted trees, like this one near Illapel, Chile.

18 Unusual Roadside Shrines in South America

We travel overland to see and photograph things typical of each region – like roadside shrines, small & unadorned or large & elaborate, which we pass daily.

Paso San Francisco: coming down the Quebrada Las Angosturas

A Day Trip up Paso San Francisco

Colourful and snow capped mountains, a narrow gorge, a wide plateau, wildlife – the sceney along Ruta 60 towards Paso San Francisco is incredible!

The mountain backdrop provided the settlement of Quilmes better defenses.

Quilmes: a Prominent Name in Argentinean History

Quilmes, a name in everybody’s mouth in Argentina, but who knows it’s connected to the history of a tribe which resisted the Inca and Spanish occupation?

RN40: one of the typical narrow stretches of road

3 impressive scenic routes around Salta in Argentina

Salta in North-West Argentina is a popular destination. We recommend driving these 3 scenic routes to explore the region and its impressive landscapes.

Up & Down Thru Breathtaking Mountains – Literally!

Driving Paso de Jama from Chile to Argentina: our second time, but this trip we took more time to enjoy and photograph the breathtaking mountain scenery.

Paraderos Del Viento: El Tambo, detail of the west side

11 Bus Stops with Vibrant Mosaic Art near Vicuña

These bus stops just caught our eye: along the road from Serena up to Vicuña you will find 11 vibrant mosaic art pieces adorning simple public bus shelters.

20 Photos of Beautiful StreetArt in Regional Chile

The quality of StreetArt found outside of the urban centres in Chile will surprise you. Many regional towns have beautiful murals on walls or bridges.

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!

Our Recent Posts

Historic German Settlements: Rundling Villages of the Wendland

Not all attractions in Germany are historic cities or castles ruins. Explore with us the historic circular Rundling Villages of the Wendland in Germany’s north.

Korça is a Gem Off the Popular Tourist Path in Albania

Korça is an undiscovered gem of Albania. Stroll through this city and you will find public art, green spaces, several museums, and plenty of cafes for a rest.

BGToll, Needed for Motorhomes over 3.5 tons in Bulgaria

Bulgaria introduced the new electronic BGToll system for heavy vehicles and included motorhomes. In this post I explain how we dealt with this utter nuisance.

The COVID-19 Challenges for Overlanders are Not All Over

In April we asked overland travellers about the challenges they faced due to COVID-19 restrictions. 4 months later, we asked them: How are you doing now?

Visit the Superlative Fishbourne Roman Palace in Sussex

Superlatives to discover in Sussex: the largest Roman-style Villa in Great Britain with the oldest collection of mosaics and the first formal Roman garden.

Picturesque Towns of Western Greece You Should Visit

The mainland coast of Greece has many picturesque towns you should visit by car or motorhome. These towns are cheaper to reach than the famous Greek islands.

Overlanding in Peru: Get Off The Pan-American Highway!

Driving the Pan-American Highway – a dream of many. Our post summarises all the basic practical information you need to know before overlanding in Peru.

Explore the Ancient City of Butrint in Albania

The ancient city of Butrint is a World Heritage Site in the south of Albania, where you can explore a history going back more than two-thousand years.