Posts in category ”Travel destinations”
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The horrors of Auschwitz
I didn’t expect to be back in Krakow four months later, but here I am. The city was already beautiful in spring but it’s absolutely gorgeous in summertime as well.
The hills of Santiago
As I stand on top of the hill called Cerro San Cristobal, I realize the sheer scale of Santiago. The snow-clad Andes loom in the distance, a jagged mural painted by giants, while the city below buzzes with energy that feels both restless and resigned.
Chilling in Chile
Compared to stern Santiago, Valparaiso looks like a drunken cousin who spent a year in art school and now lives in a maze of color-splashed alleys and rusted funiculars.
The eternal mist of Lima
Lima seems to be eternally shrouded in grey, as the mist drapes the capital in a near-perpetual blanket of grey for half the year. Sunshine is a rumor. Blue skies, a myth.
Historic city of Cusco
The old Inca capital of Cusco is a truly remarkable place to visit. It’s feels like walking around in a Tintin adventure, except that no llama has spit on me. Yet.
Conquering Machu Picchu
They say the journey matters more than the destination. That’s easy to say when the destination doesn’t involve dragging yourself out of bed at 4 AM in a town that smells like damp socks and stale pizza. But when that destination is Machu Picchu, the sacred city of stone, it all makes sense.
Things to do in Quito
Quito is the capital of Ecuador, located high in the Andean foothills. At 2850 meters above sea level, Quito is the second highest capital of the world.
Across the equator in Ecuador
I’ve been crossing the equator several times before, but I’ve never actually stood on it until now. Of course it’s big business here in Ecuador, with even the Spanish word “ecuador” meaning “equator”.
Taking care of business in Panama
Greetings from Panama. The name alone conjures up a cocktail of intrigue, commerce and heat. Equal parts tropical postcard and shadowy offshore haven.
The lakes of Lombardy
The most beautiful feature of northern Italy is arguably the amazing lakes. Last week I had a road trip through the area with friends.