Bolivian Gaston Ugalde is considered one of the most important contemporary artists, and is famous for his photography and installation work, specifically those shot at the Salar de Uyuni salt flats in Southern Bolivia. In our previous post on March 12th (The Salar de Uyuni: a blank canvas for the creative traveller), we displayed some […]
Exploring Chilean Wine Country
Highlights of Chilean Wine Country I had two and a half days to visit the areas of interest near Santiago, in particular the Chilean wine country. Christian Ramcke, my host, took me to the lovely town of Valparaiso and to two of the wine growing areas that are famous and very much visited due to […]
Llanganuco Lodge Peru: A Weekend Getaway
A Weekend in the Andes at Llanganuco Lodge Peru Part 2 of our weekend escape travel article on the Cordillera Blanca: read part 1 of our Llanganuco Lodge stay. Traveler Tales: Gathering for dinner Shortly after the sun had set over the Cordillera Negra, the amazing moon emerged over the opposite snow covered peaks, slowly […]
Lord of the Miracles: One of the Most Famous Processions in Peru
Throughout October, hundreds of thousands of faithful Peruvians celebrate Lima’s patron Saint El Señor de los Milagros, or “The Lord of Miracles,” in what is one the largest and most significant Catholic processions in South America. October is known as “Purple Month” throughout Lima, and the faithful outwardly display their devotion by decorating the streets and dressing […]
Weekend in the Andes, Llanganuco Lodge Peru – Part One
A Weekend in the Andes at Llanganuco Lodge Peru Part one of our weekend escape travel article. Read part two of our Llanganuco Lodge stay. Arriving in the Cordillera Blanca A burrito, a brownie, and an 8-hour overnight bus trip later, we arrived in Yungay, a relatively small city located in the Cordillera Blanca in north-central […]
Whale Watching Peru
Check out Aracari founder and CEO, Marisol’s, experience whale watching in the Northern Peru Beaches of Mancora, here. Whale Watching Peru: The Northern Peru Beaches of Mancora Experience a half day on the coast of Peru whale watching and swimming with turtles led by a marine biologist guide. Book this tour with Aracari as part […]
