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Visual diary of our 3-day trip in Salar de Uyuni
WHAT: Cruising around the amazing Salar de Uyuni, the salt flats of Bolivia WHERE: In the southwest of Bolivia HOW LONG: 3 days, 2 nights HOW MUCH: 850 BOB ($123,-
The vineyards of Mendoza: a tasting for nitwits
WHAT: A wine tasting at Bodega Norton WHERE: Just outside of the little town of Maipu (one of the three main wine regions in Mendoza) – some 20 km from
The epic Salkantay trekking to Machu Picchu in pictures, PART II
Get ready for this once in a lifetime trip! We joined Salkantay Trekking for a 4-day hike along the 51 km / 31 miles of the Camino de Salkantay: a perfect trekking
Things to do in Tafí del Valle, Argentina
As we had travelled for the last weeks in bone-dry areas of the salt flats in the south of Bolivia, the desert town of San Pedro de Atacama in Chile
Two days in La Paz: an itinerary
Arriving to La Paz by airplane at El Alto International Airport is an experience in itself. The highest airport in the world is perched on the altiplano and surrounded by many
Things to do in the old center of Montevideo
Montevideo is a peculiar place. When walking around a capital one would automatically expect lots of noise, hasty people and much traffic. But nothing of all of that in the
The perfect itinerary for Rapa Nui / Easter Island
Planning a stunning trip to the insanely remote island of Rapa Nui? Splendid choice! Although you can see all of the island (if you’re in a hurry and willing to
Budget tips for a visit to Easter Island
Always wanted to visit Polynesia? Has it been a dream of you to see those impressive and mysterious moai statues? Do you want to be on one of the world’s
The best spots to see moai on Easter Island
All along the shores of Easter Island you can see groups of the famous moai standing fiercely and shining in the sun. Most of the time they’re facing the hills, showing
Hiking the crater of Rano Kau on Easter Island
WHAT: A hike around the crater of Rano Kau, the biggest volcano of Easter Island + a visit to the ancient village of Orongo WHERE: Just outside the little town
Rano Raraku: the birthplace of the moai on Easter Island
WHAT: A visit to the quarry where all of the moai were constructed on Easter Island WHERE: On the eastern side of the island, some 30 minutes by car from
Anakena beach, the most beautiful place of Easter Island
WHAT: Well, the title of this article says it all. WHERE: There are few beaches on Easter Island. This spot on the north is one of them. HOW LONG: An
