South America
February 29, 2016
Wondering if you should travel to Peru this year? Four weeks in Peru was what I could describe as unforgettable. I’m fortunate enough to travel to many parts of the world as part of my job, but this one was special. […]
December 30, 2015
The year 2015 is almost coming to the end. How did this happen? I didn’t believe it when my grandmother said ‘time goes faster when you get older’, but now I understand what she meant. Time flies. Especially this year […]
December 10, 2015
One and a half days of intensive cardio blast alongside Andean condors in one of the world’s deepest canyons, anyone? It’s about a 14-hour drive from Lima to Arequipa, Peru’s second most populous city. Arequipa (elevation 2,335m) is the starting […]
November 13, 2015
If the moon has atmosphere, the sunset would be amazing. You can imagine at Valle de la Luna in Atacama Desert. The name Valle de la Luna tells us a lot about this place. As you can imagine, it was […]
November 9, 2015
What it is like to climb 5,604m volcano in the world’s highest and the driest desert? Gale. Endurance. Triumph. That’s how I would describe the climb to Cerro Toco. It was the hardest hike. It made me shiver, scream, cry, […]
November 3, 2015
Hiking to the highest peak on Easter Island Four hundred thousand years ago there were two volcanic islands. Then, there was an eruption. Terevaka came in between the two peaks, Rano Kau and Poike, and filled the blank. That activity […]
October 30, 2015
“Close your eyes and grab my shoulder.” Said David, our guide. But we’re hiking off-road here. “You’re not going to let me fall, are you? The trail is kind of rocky.” I knew he wouldn’t but it was more for […]
October 27, 2015
In the southern coast of the Easter Island. A group of travelers are cheerfully chatting in the van. The van goes around the corner. Two women in front, casually look out the window. WOMEN 1 and 2 (gasp) “Is that…?” […]
October 6, 2015
Rapa Nui stole my heart. I always deeply fall in love with the people who identify themselves with their culture, and this was one of those experiences. The people at Explora Rapa Nui demonstrated Rapa Nui umu, a traditional earth […]
September 15, 2015
Road trip to Paracas! Lima and Cusco, the two pillars of traveling in Peru. Lima, a big city by the Pacific coast is busy but the coastal town’s unique vibe is irresistible. Cusco, the bellybutton of the world, is the […]
August 20, 2015
Picturesque Peru: Photo Essay With its grand vista and stunning characters, Peru is a dream destination for photographers. Not just that; the Andes brings hikers from all around the world, high-quality alpaca products lure fashion enthusiasts, and still mysterious Inca […]
July 23, 2015
Men, do you know how to knit? You might want to start learning It’s not everyday you see a man knitting out in public. The community of “Knitting Men”, people of Taquile Island are living the lifestyle they’ve preserved for […]