After a night in Ollantaytambo (also a site of amazing Inca terraces and temples), we took the train to Aguas Calientes (or as it seems...

I really like Cusco - and have spent four nights here (2 before and 2 after Machu Picchu - that's the next post!), and although it's...

Decided to take the easier option in Puno today and only do a half-day tour on Lake Titicaca. After all, I'm not the best of sailors at...

Hello from Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca! I have had a few days at high altitude now, and I give kudos to those athletes that head...

I am very glad that my body is still on Argentinian time (two hours ahead of Peru) - because so far this week we have had 6:45am, 7am,...

After the delayed flight, I had one brisk Sunday evening in Lima. Unbelievably Hiroaka - because you expect a traditional Japanese...

While I am stuck at the Buenos Aires airport for several hours, I may as well make a start on telling you what I have been doing in the...

I've had a bit of a lazier day today. Although I was convinced I had walked half the beach - turns out I went one-fifth: five posts, and...

What an assault on the senses Rio de Janeiro is! This must be one of the most beautiful looking cities in the world (and yet still the...

As exciting as crossing the date line might seem, it makes for one very long day - a 30 hour one, actually. Although in fairness I did...