Atlantic sunrise, rolling waves, first shore Arriving in Rio de Janeiro on a winter’s night, waking to a summer breeze… The sun rises over the Atlantic, casting light on Copacabana’s rolling waves, tiny bikinis everywhere,…
Thundering cascades, mist rising, rainbows dancing Arriving at Iguazu, the sweltering heat of the jungle presses in as coatis slip past along the bridge. On the wooden paths the sound grows louder with every step…
Still waters, leaping dolphins, penguins returning Arriving in Puerto Madryn, a beautiful bay where dolphins break the still waters with sudden leaps. The air is calm, the ocean alive. Moving south to Punta Tombo, Patagonia’s…
Swiss-like town, shining Alpine lake, fairytale forest After a long bus ride from Puerto Madryn, crossing Argentina east to west, we arrive in Bariloche. First thought: Am I in Switzerland? The town, gorgeously situated at…
Lakeside town, smoking volcano, black sand shores Crossing the border into Chile, we arrive in Pucon, a lively town by the lake. Above it rises Villarica, a volcano that smokes quietly, a reminder of the…
Dry winds, moonlit valleys, endless skies Arriving in San Pedro de Atacama, one of the driest deserts on earth, we feel the stillness of the air and the laid‑back rhythm of a town filled with…
Hidden tracks, gardens and waterfalls, butterflies drifting We follow the rail from the hydroelectric station, walking the line toward Aguas Calientes — an alternative path, slower, quieter, away from the crowds. At Cataratas de Mandor,…
Hidden citadel, fading crowds, quiet wonder The next morning we climb toward Machu Picchu. Clouds hang heavy above the terraces, drifting across the ancient stones and softening the view. The citadel feels suspended in mist,…
Silence – a Prayer – Colorful town within a town Silencio — the word greets us at the gate of the Santa Catalina Monastery in Arequipa, la Ciudad Blanca. Inside lies a town within a…
Andean heights, drifting condors, endless canyon High in the Andes, at 3,700 meters above sea level, we reach the Colca Canyon — one of the deepest in the world. The air is thin, the horizon…