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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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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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Food and Arequipa – a Delicious Combination

Joe — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 08:43:31 +0000

Peruvian cuisine’s variety, taste and freshness make it South America’s finest. Although Lima has Peru’s best restaurants and food festival (Mistura), Arequipa is the city most synonymous with food. Following are culinary highlights from my time in Arequipa, including my … Continue reading →

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Puerto Maldonado, Southern Peru’s Amazon Gateway

Joe — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 11:26:22 +0000

Puerto Maldonado is the tourism, transportation and economic centre of Peru’s southern Amazon Basin. Direct buses and flights from Cusco make Puerto Maldonado a convenient Amazon alternative to Iquitos in Peru’s north. Puerto Maldonado lies at the confluence of two … Continue reading →

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Eating in Puerto Maldonado

Joe — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 03:32:43 +0000

Puerto Maldonado in southern Peru’s Amazon Basin has great tropical produce. Rocío and I enjoyed tasting the exotic flavours at markets, cafes and restaurants. Central Market (Mercado Modelo) Puerto Maldonado’s main market has the city’s best range of food with … Continue reading →

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Macusani, the High Altitude Home of Alpacas, Precious Memories and Sun Halos

Joe — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 07:53:07 +0000

About Macusani Macusani, located 4,315 metres high up in the Andes Mountains, is the capital of Carabaya Province in southern Peru’s Puno Region. Macusani is also the self-proclaimed Peruvian and world alpaca capital. Although receiving few tourists, the Carabaya Province, … Continue reading →

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Ayaviri, a Historic Andean Town

Joe — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 08:08:45 +0000

Historic town Ayaviri lies at 3,900 metres in the Andes’ high plateau. Ayaviri is the capital of Melgar Province in southern Peru’s Puno Region. Known for its Kankacho (baked mutton accompanied by potatoes) and cheese, Ayaviri also has hot springs … Continue reading →

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Cusco Food and Dining

Joe — Sat, 23 Dec 2017 00:43:37 +0000

Cusco’s international exposure and Peru’s South American-leading cuisine combine to provide fantastic food options. Following are seven favourite places from my July-August 2016 stay. ChocoMuseo Café Although touristy, the ChocoMuseo museum, gift shop and café are well worth a visit, … Continue reading →

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Pisac, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Cusco

Joe — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 22:37:25 +0000

Pisac, located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas close to Cusco, makes for a wonderful half- or full-day trip. It is also a great place to relax on a longer visit. Inca Pisac, high above the modern town, contains … Continue reading →

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Tucano’s Weekly Markets, Bahia, Brazil

Joe — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 22:03:57 +0000

Wheelbarrows are a popular way of moving goods at Tucano’s Saturday markets Tucano’s Saturday markets are great for buying fresh produce and people-watching. Not that the markets are a tourist attraction – during both this and December’s visits I didn’t … Continue reading →

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