Travelling 10,000 km north from Buenos Aires to Madrid may have not been the most rational thing to do. Escaping long sultry summer days for short, chilly winter evenings and 5 pm sunsets? Crisp fresh air, sparkling Christmas lights, bustling city streets and room to move, not to mention incredible wine and tapas at reasonable…
From vibrant Valparaiso to colourful Castro. After a few days in the port city, it was time to visit the countryside, and so we headed south to the Chilean Archipelago Isla Grande de Chiloé. We flew to Puerto Montt, and the next morning travelling by bus we made our way to the largest city on the island.…
Cajamarca is a city of colonial charm surrounded by rolling Andean hills. The historical centre has many ornate baroque buildings surrounding the Plaza de Armas. We didn’t visit any of the interiors, but simply admired the architecture and enjoyed walking the city streets. The plaza was busy with many locals enjoying the day. We enjoyed…
Our arrival to Skagway coincided with a non-cruise ship day. It was dead quiet in town. The timing provided an opportunity to admire the historical buildings and architectural details of the gold rush town. The next day we witnessed the mass of tourists descend from the dockyard towards Broadway Street, a perfectly manicured movie set of…
White Postcards 