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- 12 Janpapillon in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Amazing attractions in Lima, Peru
Lima at night
The former heart of the Spanish colonial empire, founded by famous conquistador Francisco Pizarro, Lima is not what one would call a pretty city.
It’s desert surroundings are less than flattering, and the capital is gritty and loud, but at the same time there is a special kind of beauty in it, in the old colonial buildings, the rather tidy slums, and the sharp contrast between all of this and the modern architecture erected in recent years. Many travelers don’t stick around in Lima on their way to other, more obvious attractions, and many of the Peruvian capital’s sights go unnoticed.
However, if you take a second look at Lima, you’ll find that there are churches, colonial mansions, museums and even some pre-Columbian temples hiding in this chaotic city. If you find yourself passing through, don’t miss out on some of amazing attractions in Lima, Peru. …
- 10 Jantibi60 in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
The most amazing national parks in South America
Mount Roraima in Canaima National Park, photo by kevincure on Flickr
There are more national parks in South America than countries in the world, and in the case of countries like Venezuela for example, national parks, reserves and protected areas cover over a fifth of the territory.
But this is hardly surprising on a continent as varied and large as South America, and yet many of the parks go unnoticed by tourists. While Galapagos and Torres del Paine are familiar names to anyone who has traveled to South America, there are countless other parks that are decidedly worth of a lengthy visit.
Some are accessible, some remote, wild and exciting, but without an exception they are all beautiful. So grab your hiking gear and visit some of the most amazing national parks in South America! …
- 27 Decandra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 backpacking destinations for 2012
Bucharest
Even if you managed to backpack your way through 2011, there are surely lots of places left for 2012. The impending apocalypse still leaves us some time to travel yet, so better take advantage of it! In any case, it looks like 2012 will be a great year for backpacking according to several travel magazines, so if you are yearning to see the world on the cheap you will have lots of chances to do so.
Don’t put off deciding on some destinations if you want enough time to seek out all the best travel deals – and if you don’t have have anything in mind yet, here are some suggestions: top 5 backpacking destinations for 2012. …
- 15 Novpapillon in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
A guide to Peruvian cuisine
Peru
Peru’s natural and cultural diversity is not something that you find just anywhere – this country is simply unique. With its heritage of stunning pre-Columbian historical sites, colonial architecture, natural wonders art, folklore and cuisine, Peru has the power to transform even the most standoffish and reluctant explorer into an eager traveler.
Whatever you do in Peru (and there is much to do: adventure travel, eco-tourism, sightseeing), you shouldn’t miss out on a gastro-tour of the country as well. Peruvian cuisine is full of surprising flavors and aromas that will awaken the foodie in everyone. Here’s a short guide to Peruvian cuisine, a mouth-watering mix of local cooking with Japanese, Italian, Spanish and Chinese influences. …
- 03 Nov
The best destinations for hitchhiking in the world
photo by Vicki Watkins on Flickr
Hitchhiking can be seen as a means for an end for a backpacker or budget traveler who wants to save every penny – you give up the comfort of a bus or a train and you accept the prospect of waiting for long hours on the side of the road, hoping that a passing car will notice you and take you to your destination either for free or for a meager sum.
But for other travelers, hitchhiking can become the point of the whole trip – you get to meet new and possibly interesting people, make friends among the locals, and see a country in a non-traditional way without relying too much on maps and brochures. In other words, hitchhiking can be an adventure, so here are the best destinations for hitchhiking in the world where you can experience this adventure. …
- 17 Octitachan in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The adventurer’s guide to Patagonia
Tierra del Fuego, photo by Gilad Rom on Flickr
The Southern tip of the South American continent is one of the few places left on the planet where you can say that nature can truly follow its course. Patagonia, shared between Chile and Argentina, is a land of vast open spaces, wilderness, silence and towns and cities that seem to defy the often inhospitable environment.
The beautiful expanses of Patagonia managed to conjure up feelings of affection even in hardened criminals (and edventurers) like Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid. The steppe-like plains, the rainy Andes and the unmistakable flavor of the local culture make Patagonia one of the most fascinating destinations in the world. So pack your bags with warm clothes and study shoes and follow the adventurer’s guide to Patagonia. …
- 29 Sep
Top 5 most exciting beaches in South America
Praia de Sibaúma, photo by Priscilla Silveira on Flickr
A beach is so much more than a stretch of sand on the shores of a sea or ocean – it is a place with its own stories, atmosphere, regulars and history, and we can easily say that there are no two beaches alike in the world.
South America’s miles and miles of coastline and a sizable chunk of tropical and subtropical portion of the continent made it possible for some of the best beaches in the world to be located here.
You can find any type of beach here, from sizzling palm-fringed wonders to surfing paradises and secluded pebbly coves. If you only want the creme de la creme of beaches, here are top 5 most exciting beaches in South America. …
- 21 Julitachan in Food Experiences | 1 COMMENT
Weird vegetables and where to eat them
Chayote, photo by debaird
Seen any weird looking veggies at the fresh fruit stall, and you don’t know what to make of them? If you can’t make head or tail of some of these weird looking produce and you’re not sure whether you’re supposed to eat them or use them as doorstops, travel to the homeland of the strange vegetable see what the locals do with it.
Some veggies that look weird or inedible to you are delicacies at their place of origin, and since it’s better to eat a dish when it’s prepared in the country where it comes from. So if you are eager to experience some new tastes and textures, her’s a list of some weird vegetables and where to eat them. …
- 06 Jultylerd in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 great but underrated destinations in South America
Quime, photo by Hummingbird
South American destinations like Rio, Buenos Aires or Sao Paolo are popular and usually swarming with tourists, so it’s easy to forget how many other great destinations there are in South America.
The most well known countries might have has the most number of tourist destinations, but the remaining South American countries have quite a few attractions of their own. In short, there are many underrated destinations on the continent which don’t get as much attention as they deserve, but on the other hand they are the perfect holiday spot for tourists who prefer their destinations less ‘touristy’. So here are the top 5 great but underrated destinations in South America. …
- 02 Aprkachou_n in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 tourist attractions in Bogota
Bogota as its finest
Bogota, and Colombia in general, has a far worse reputation then it deserves, so it’s not really surprising that many travelers tend to avoid it. Colombia’s capital is infamous for its various underworld-related stories, most of which are not likely to be true anyway.
In fact, Bogota is a very pleasant holiday destination, and it is far from being a city without history or culture. If you are looking for an educational and fun holiday in South America, Bogota might just be the perfect destination for you. Here are the top 5 tourist attractions in Bogota. …
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