Snow on the Equator? Hiking in Cotopaxi National Park
Being on the equator, we really hadn’t expected to be hiking in snow. To be fair, though, we were at almost 4600 metres above sea…
Visiting Paracas and the Islas Ballestas: Is it Worth it?
It was the elusive yet ever-pervasive pull of the gringo trail that lead us to visit Paracas, and the obligation to justify that force that…
Guides | Peru | South America
Guide to Quirky Chivay: the Colca Canyon’s Big Brother
Chivay, the largest and highest settlement (at 3635 metres above sea level) in the Colca Canyon, at first appeared to be a small, normal Peruvian…
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Guide to Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca, famous perhaps mostly for its funny name, is a well established spot on the gringo trail in South America. While it’s often claimed…
Tupiza to Uyuni: Highlights of Bolivia’s Southwest Circuit
Last week, we went on a four day trip from Tupiza to Uyuni in southwest Bolivia. Some people call it the ‘Salt Flats Tour’, but…