What Makes Liverpool So Special For Visitors?
Liverpool is famous for The Beatles. It was an important port, now a World Heritage Site. Its many sights and museums make Liverpool special for visitors.
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How we Enjoyed Cartagena, our Last Stop in South America
How we enjoyed the World Heritage listed colonial city of Cartagena in Colombia. Wandering the streets, eating the food, and seeing the historical sights.
Altena, a Small German Town Wired in History
The little known town of Altena in Germany deserves a visit for its two main attractions: the “German Museum of Wire” and the “Burg Altena” castle.
Bogota: Art in the Streets and Gold in the Museums
Bogotá, a city with art in the streets and gold in the museums. At 2600m, it’s a ciudad 2600 metros más cerca de las estrellas and above your expectations.
Making Memories in 2017 – My Life Gets Longer and Better
Making memories with people you meet, places you go, and sights you see make for a fulfilled year. The more you have, the longer your life seems to be.
Places we Visited in 2017 But Did Not Write About
Our first end-of-year summary: places we visited in 2017 but did not write about. Here we explain why these locations weren’t mentioned on our blog.
Medellín Walking Tour: Historic Tour with a Difference
An historic walking tour with a difference, where we heard and saw a firsthand account of the trouble & violence, and the recent transformation of Medellin.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
