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.
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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”.
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.
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.
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).
The Surprisingly Diverse World Heritage of Brazil
In Brazil we found historical cities, threatened environments and species, and unique modern urban landscapes by referring to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Ouro Preto: Black Gold and Baroque Opulence
Ouro Preto is an old gold mining town in the mountains of Minas Gerais. It’s recognised, for its opulent baroque buildings, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Interesting Classic Volkswagens As Seen in Brazil
Classic Volkswagen vehicles are extremely popular in Brazil. Many are still used as every-day-cars, others are nicely restored vintage collectors’ items.
Photos from a Classic Car Meeting in Teresópolis, Brazil
We left Teresópolis with 100s of colourful photos from their annual classic car meeting. We saw many old, often unknown, vehicles typical of Brazil.
Amazing Old Cars on the Roads in Uruguay – Everywhere
They are slowly diminishing in numbers but Uruguay still has many rare and old cars on the roads – everywhere. This is a gallery of the ones we spotted.
Historic Car Meet in Futrono/Chile
On our tour around Lago Ranco in Chile we happened to come onto a historic car meeting in Futrono. A reason to stop and shoot a few photos for this gallery.
