One of the best things about Gothenburg is the archipelago! Off the coast of the city, it's a maritime playground easily reached by public transportation. The archipelago is made up of more than 20 islands and is split in a northern collection of islands and a southern one. The southern part is famous for being carfree, so I... Continue Reading →
Sweden’s second city, Göteborg (Gothenburg) is an often-underappreciated destination in Scandinavia. But with its laidback attitude, architecture and food to die for, Gothenburg is the perfect destination for a few days vacation. Gothenburg's citizens are extremely proud of their city and their country, you’ll see flags around every corner, which adds a little charm to... Continue Reading →
Of all the major Italian cities, perhaps the most unsung one is Torino (Turin). Torino is a prosperous city with large boulevards and grand buildings. In contrast to most Italian cities (that I've seen at least) which are dense and charmingly chaotic, Torino is a city laid out with a plan. Still, the architecture is amazing ! I... Continue Reading →
The Palace of Versailles is a place of lore and legend, but even within Versailles itself, there are plenty of things to do, and most trips to Versailles won’t be able to cover them all. Step outside the typical route and see Versailles beyond the relics of the royals. Divided into two sides flanking the... Continue Reading →
The typical foods of Brazil are a mixture of influences stemming from Africa, India and Portugal. Açai: the açai berry has been pushed into the spotlight with its superfood status and incredible health properties. But it's also SUPER good! It's served as a sweet sorbet, often accompanied with banana or strawberry and granola. It can be... Continue Reading →
There is a huge fascination with Rio de Janeiro the world over. But it's a real “city of contrasts”: natural wonders and beaches mixed up with a complex urban life. The jaw-dropping beauty of the landscape with rainforest-covered mountains, postcard-perfect views, occasionally stunning architecture and, of course, the golden beaches. But to be honest, I was... Continue Reading →
Ilha Grande (big island) is considered one of the most beautiful islands in Brazil and features crystal clear waters and white beaches. It is also a car-free zone, so getting around is entirely dependent on walking along on sand streets and forest trails. Whilst this brings a great deal of charm it does mean that... Continue Reading →
First thing's first: São Paulo is huge! With about 20 million people and being the largest city in South America, what did you expect? Therefore, it's kind of intimidating and, unfortunately, that not pretty. Smog, traffic, enormous roads, it's a real urban jungle that is everything except welcoming, especially to tourists. But I just spent little... Continue Reading →
Paraty is a small colonial town, a national historic monument with well-preserved buildings on its pedestrian-only streets. Stunning white colonial architecture, postcard-worthy mountains and waters, it's hard to forget. The colonial center is remarkable not only for its architecture, but also for its lack of automobile traffic. The cobblestone streets are still traversed by horses towing carriages, which... Continue Reading →
The Amazon Rainforest is a moist broadleaf forest that covers most of the Amazon basin of South America. Its broadleaved forest is the largest on the planet. This basin encompasses 7,000,000 km2 of which 5,500,000 km2 are covered by the rainforest. This region includes territory belonging to nine nations. The majority is contained within Brazil, followed by Peru, Colombia,... Continue Reading →
Linked to the outside world by air and by river only, Iquitos is the world’s largest city that cannot be reached by road. The majority of people fly directly from Lima, however, visitors can also fly in from Cusco, since a few months. Iquitos makes a fantastic base to explore the Amazon Rainforest. After your arrival, the... Continue Reading →
Travelers from around the world come to Peru to explore the Andes Mountains. Whether you have an adventurous backpacker or want to travel in luxury, dining at Cusco’s restaurants should not be missed. Located between the Andes and the nape of the clouds, Cusco offers an impressive selection of restaurants and bars to suit everyone’s... Continue Reading →
Peru’s most popular destination city, built on Inca construction and history, then conquered and remodeled by the Spanish with imposing colonial architecture, Cusco is unlike any other city in the world. Quechua people declared this town was the belly button of the world and was the capital of the Inca Empire. From the streets and architecture... Continue Reading →
It is one of the questions that causes great confusion for the people that arrive to the city because when you read English texts or guides, they use Cuzco (with Z); however, when you arrive in the city, you'll notice that the sign says: Welcome to Cusco (with S). The original Quechua word "Qosqo" descends... Continue Reading →
While I was in Cusco, I've tried different places to stay and I have to admit that Rumi Punku Hotel was the best. I was tired because of the altitude and the few months traveling, and it was a perfect spot to rest while being in the city center and close to the most important... Continue Reading →
Machu Picchu may be one of Peru’s most incredible destinations, but you should definitely plan some time to explore the Sacred Valley while you’re in the neighborhood. The Sacred Valley (Valle Sagrado) is a lush green valley which includes the Andean mountains and the valley surrounding the Urubamba River, about 15km north of Cusco, and which... Continue Reading →
In every agency in town you can book a half day trip to Maras and Moray. Be careful to check what is included in the price! I found a cheap price (30 soles) but I ended up having to walk 20 min outside of the city center to get to a hue tourist bus with... Continue Reading →
The boleto turistico is a combo-ticket that allows you admission to 16 attractions in Cusco and the surrounding region including archaeological sites and museums. You cannot enter these sites without this ticket! Sites concerned: Sacsayhuaman Q’enqo Puca Pucara Tambomachay Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Museo Histórico Regional Museo de Arte Popular Museo de Sitio de Qoricancha... Continue Reading →
If you're planning a trip to or South America, and intend on ticking off a number of bucket list items, you’re definitely going to spend more than a couple of days above 2500m. Not felt until you surpass 2500m (for the most sensitive ones), soroche (altitude) sickness is essentially your body telling you it's not... Continue Reading →
You can’t exactly call Huaraz a pretty place, with most of the buildings built from concrete. However, it provides all the facilities and infrastructure required by tourism. This is first and foremost a trekking metropolis. It’s the gateway to the spectacular Cordillera Blanca and has become northern Peru's epicentre for hikers. For outdoor lovers, this... Continue Reading →
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