Tagged: UNESCO World Heritage

Goiás Velho, another UNESCO World Heritage site, was one of the 10 colonial towns we visited in Brazil.

10 Unique Colonial Towns we found in Brazil

Brazil has a wealth of historic colonial towns. From the rich history of Minas Gerais to the photographer’s paradise that is Paraty, here are 10 we visited.

Brasilia: a Futuristic City in the Present

Brasilia was conceived as a city of the future. Read about our impressions of Brazil’s capital and Oscar Niemeyer’s inspiring architecture in the present!

A World Heritage Site 60 kilometres from Ouro Preto: the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos in Congonhas.

Explore More Rich History in Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais has a rich history so slow down and spend time to explore: Mariana, Lavras Novas, the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos in Congonhas.

Night view of Ouro Preto's centre taken from Igreja São Francisco de Paula. The lit-up building on the left is Casa de Câmara e Cadeia; on the right is Igreja Bom Jesus de Matozinhos.

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.

Almost every house is accentuated with its individual colour scheme for window frames and doors, which overall makes Paraty a very colourful town.

Paraty: a Colonial Gem and Photographer’s Paradise

We had heard about Paraty (or Parati) but we didn’t read much in advance. It turned out to be a pretty colonial gem and a real photographer’s paradise.

Case Pueblo in Punta Ballena was originally the eccentric home of the Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró. It was expanded over the years and now houses a small gallery/museum and a large hotel with restaurant. This is the restaurant entrance with a vista across Rio de la Plata.

Uruguay is Just the Place for a Holiday

When it’s time to slow down and relax in a beautiful place, Uruguay is a place to consider. Here are some places to find that perfect holiday experience.

The Fray Bentos industrial landscape, a UNESCO world heritage site since 2015, as seen from the south-west.

What is Uruguay’s Latest UNESCO World Heritage Site?

An industrial slaughterhouse in Uruguay is now UNESCO World Heritage listed. It is the original home of brands like Oxo and Fray Bentos.

2015: Our Year of South American Travel in Review

At the end of our first year of full-time overland travel in South America since returning, we wanted to share some of the highlights of 2015 with you.

Ruins of the Jesuit Mission of San Ignacio, as seen through the trees from the entrance

Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis in Argentina & Brazil

UNESCO World Heritage listed sites are always worth of a visit. The Jesuit Missions of the Guarani in Argentina and Brazil are no exception.

The main entrance of the Jesuit estancia in Jesus Maria, with the chapel to the left.

The Rich Jesuit Legacy in Cordoba Province

The Jesuit order performed unique work, which leaves a strong legacy in today’s Argentina. Cordoba was once the capital of the Jesuit Province of Paraguay.

Alta Gracia: the gaucho parade. The boys in front were the only ones on donkeys.

Alta Gracia: a pleasant surprise in Argentina

Che Guevara revolutionary, Gabriel Dubois artist, Manuel de Falla composer, Nuestra Señora de la Merced saint, Jesuit Estancia. All surprises found in Alta Gracia.

Valparaiso: colourful houses on steep hill around the Iglesia Luterana

What to see in one week in & around Santiago

Our challenge was to show our visitor an interesting variety of sights in and around Santiago. We had only a little over one week and made the most of it.

Chilecito: the Jardin Botanico Chirau Mita, a cactus garden

From Dakar Dunes to Engineering Excellence

Tall sand dunes for Dakar adventurers, and creative engineering discovered in the mining history of Chilecito and a newly opened road near Ischigualasto.

Ischigualasto: El Hongo (the mushroom) in front of the amazing tall red cliffs

The Ischigualasto Park (or: Valle de la Luna) in Argentina

The Ischigualasto Provincial Park (“Valle de la Luna”) and the Talampaya National Park in the north-west of Argentina. Information about both UNESCO sites.

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.