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Photos and Videos from my time in Mainland Ecuador

Joe — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 04:03:30 +0000

In May 2017 I travelled overland through spectacular Andes mountain scenery from Peru to Ecuador, the next country on my journey around South America. Below are some of my favourite photos and videos from continental Ecuador. My Galapagos Islands visit … Continue reading →

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Peru’s Historic Nazca Lines and Sandy Ica

Joe — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 14:04:20 +0000

Nazca and Ica are popular tourist destinations in southern Peru and for good reasons! I visited Nazca and Ica in April 2017, travelling north from Arequipa. Following are some favourite photos and videos from the trip. Nazca: Nazca Lines and … Continue reading →

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Visiting Peru’s Spectacular Cotahuasi Canyon

Joe — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 06:47:33 +0000

Peru's Cotahuasi is one of the world's deepest canyons. With amazing landscapes, spectacular waterfalls, fantastic hiking, natural hot springs and ancient agricultural terraces, the Cotahuasi Canyon is a hidden treasure. Continue reading →

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Cuba: WOW, what a Country!

Joe — Mon, 31 May 2021 16:02:13 +0000

From November 2016 to January 2017 Rocío and I experienced an unbelievable trip to Cuba. This post summarises the holiday and includes links to many stories and highlights. From reading about Cuba beforehand I had some idea what it would … Continue reading →

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Cuba’s Bromeliads in Gardens and the Wild

Joe — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 02:46:30 +0000

I love bromeliads. Members of the Bromeliaceae family, they impress me with their range of leaves and flowers. The different environments they are found also fascinate including on trees, rocks and even wires. Cuba’s tropical climate and varying environments ensure … Continue reading →

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Havana, Cuba’s Capital and a Must-Visit

Joe — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:26:19 +0000

Cuba’s capital Havana is one of the world’s great cities. Its combination of history, architecture, transport, economics, culture and climate can’t be copied. Back in 2016-17 I was lucky enough to visit this unique place including for new year’s eve. … Continue reading →

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Cuban Postal Systems and Mail Boxes

Joe — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 12:53:44 +0000

The Cuban postal system (Correos de Cuba) is both a cheap way for locals to communicate and a source of foreign revenue. See, Cuba produces two sets of postcards and two corresponding postage rates: A touristic card aimed at foreigners … Continue reading →

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Cuban Signs, Branding and Marketing

Joe — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 09:09:01 +0000

Post-Revolution, Cuba has been run as a totalitarian state with the government controlling all production and distribution. With no competition, such a system has little place for advertising or branding. In addition, Cuba’s mass media is all state-owned and commercial-free. … Continue reading →

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Cuban Ingenuity and Repurposing

Joe — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 02:29:35 +0000

Cubans are great at recycling, reusing, repurposing and modifying objects to extend their usefulness. The limited availability of resources caused by both the communist state policies and US embargo have forced their frugality and ingenuity. This was especially true when … Continue reading →

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Shopping in Cuba

Joe — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 13:07:52 +0000

Shopping in Cuba involves buying what is available, not what one desires. Stores have limited variety, especially those aimed at Cubans. An extreme example of this was the bakery Rocío and I saw selling only one line of bread. Cuba … Continue reading →

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