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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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Waterfalls and Historic Sites in Northern Peru

Joe — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 04:10:56 +0000

Most tourists cross the Peru-Ecuador border near the Pacific Coast at Aguas Verdes. However, if you are adventurous, have time and speak some Spanish, I recommend crossing inland at La Balsa and seeing the region’s spectacular sites. A post about … 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’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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Stumbling Upon Enrique Iglesias’ Old Havana Video Shoot

Joe — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 07:37:35 +0000

I grew up with Julio Iglesias’ music in the family home. His third child Enrique is now a mega famous singer himself. Returning from Soroa, Rocío and I were walking to our accommodation in Old Havana (Habana Vieja) when we … Continue reading →

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Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Havana, Cuba

Joe — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 03:52:26 +0000

New Year’s Eve in Havana is traditionally not a major public celebration. Locals usually stay at home with their family eating roast pork and yucca before throwing buckets of water over their balconies onto the streets below. On this evening … Continue reading →

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Visiting Cuba’s Largest Cave: Gran Caverna de Santo Tomás, Viñales

Joe — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 07:23:32 +0000

The Great Cavern of Saint Thomas (Gran Caverna de Santo Tomás) is Cuba’s largest cave system. Near the town of El Moncada 18 kilometres’ drive west of Viñales, the cave belongs to Parque Nacional Viñales. As a geology lover, Rocío … Continue reading →

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A Crazy Adventure Seeing Flamingos at Río Máximo Wildlife Reserve, Camagüey Province, Cuba

Joe — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 10:58:46 +0000

* See bottom of post for a video of the day Camagüey Province’s Río Máximo Wildlife Reserve (Refugio de Fauna Río Máximo) contains not only Cuba’s but the Western Hemisphere’s largest flamingo nesting site. After not getting to Cayo Sabinal, … Continue reading →

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