Chilean highlights
After a trip to Antarctica, I explored some distant parts of Chile, including Easter Island. Punta Arenas Santiago Easter Island
Photos from South America
Argentina
I made a trip to Argentina in January 2015, on my way to Antarctica. Buenos Aires Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina. Ushuaia I had one night in Ushuaia, in the far south of Argentina, before…
Two weeks in northern South America
I spent a few weeks in Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia. In addition to visiting the cities Bogotá, Meddelín, Quito and La Paz, I also went hiking in the Andes. Bogotá I spent 5 days in Bogotá, a city of more…
A stopover in Panama
On a 4 hour stopover in Panama City, I had the time to go and see the Panama Canal. The Panama Canal is a 77 kilometer long canal connecting the Pacific with the Atlantic ocean.
Exploring Machu Picchu and Lima
I traveled to Peru to see Machu Picchu. I also stayed in Lima and Cuzco. Machu Picchu Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca site located 2,430 metres (7,970 ft) above sea level. It was unknown to the outside world until…
Bolivia
I was in Bolivia for almost a week during a trip to South America. La Paz La Paz is the highest capital in the world. The elevation is between 3,000 and 4,100 meters over sea level. Moon Valley About 10…
Two weeks in South America
I made a trip to Argentina and Brazil during the spring of 2010. Buenos Aires Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America. The city is known for its European…
A few days in Uruguay
I wanted to spend some days at the beach, and travelled to Montevideo. That turned out to be a bit of a mistake. The beach was the worst one I have ever seen. Montevideo Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay, is…
A quick visit to Paraguay
While on a vacation in South America in November, 2001, I made a quick trip to the border town of Ciudad del Este in Paraguay. Ciudad del Este ‘Ciudad del Este is the second largest city in Paraguay, and it…
3 days in Chile
I was three days in Chile, and visited Santiago, Valparaiso and Vina del Mar. I really loved what I managed to see of this country, and have decided to go back there later. Santiago I had a short stop of…