Not so Innocent!
On 28 December, you'll encounter the celebrations of Dia de Los Santos Inocentes in Tulcán in the Carchi region of northern Ecuador. Based on a …
Tulcán - not just a border town
Border towns have a notorious reputation in many countries I’ve travelled through. At times they appear to be nothing more than unsafe trading pos…
Introducing North Peru and its Birds (1)
North Peru is rapidly gaining recognition in the birding fraternity as a "must go" region. With habitats ranging from coastal desert to …
That One photo!!
Looking at a whole page of photo thumbnails on the screen in front of you, and suddenly click on one - leaning back, you let your mind relive tha…
Stop a moment...!
Yes, time for to stop a moment and reflect a bit - probably a reality check although there's no shortage of those on a fairly, albeit irritati…
Mysteries, Challenges and Sugar!
These are just some of the ingredients of a hike with a local guide on the outskirts of Chachagüí village in an area known as La Joya, and that’s …
Love Hiking - Trekking? Read this!
Exploring the area around Chachagüí via the many trails that exist, is a rewarding experience - even for the most cynical out there. Although the …
Trekking Peninsula Mitre
Rutas del Universo
