Driving in South America
Driving in South America

Driving in South America – Pleasure and Pain! Driving in South America can be very challenging, and depending on which country you are travelling through can be scary or even dangerous. Having said that, the pleasure of some of the epic road trips on offer far outweighs the problems, especially if you are well-prepared. Below […]

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Peruvian Coffee, Tea & Chocolate

Peruvian Coffee, Tea & Chocolate Peruvian coffee is growing in reputation worldwide, and its chocolate has always been some of the best in the world, so we headed off to explore where it comes from. After driving for four hours from Cusco, along the spectacular switchbacked road that ultimately arrives in Quillabamba, you find yourself […]

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Esteros de Ibera – The Everglades of Argentina!
You can easily visit the Amazon Jungle from Cusco

Esteros de Ibera – The Everglades of Argentina! Not many of you will have heard of the Esteros de Ibera region, and that is very understandable. I have been working in Latin American tourism for over 20 years, living between Peru, Chile and Argentina and I hadn’t heard of these huge wetlands until I was […]

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Mendoza versus Salta
trekking in the semi-desert of the Salta region

Visiting Argentina | Mendoza versus Salta We are slightly biased after having lived in Salta for nearly two years but I will try to put that aside to give wine and outdoor adventure lovers a brief overview of both of these great destinations in the Mendoza versus Salta debate. We often have clients with an […]

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National Geographic Top Destination
For many a visit to choquequirao will be a spiritual one

National Geographic Top Destination | Choquequirao Those of us who live and work in Peru know that this spectacular and massively biodiverse country should always feature on the National Geographic top destination list. What is very pleasing is that the ancient site of Choquequirao is highlighted on the 2023 list, rather than all the talk […]

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