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…
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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…
Travel Diary: 2013, Week #22
Monday 27th May We got up, breakfasted and were out of our hostel before 7.30am to start our four day tour of Bolivia’s Southwest Circuit….
A Cafayate Tour: Quebrada de las Conchas
“Now, don’t touch the rock here, it erodes very easily,” said Marcelo, our guide, as he ran his hand over the face of a particularly…