Americas
Chinchero is a very charming and sleepy backwater town, not far from Cusco, Peru. It has a beautiful old church and one of the most interesting Sunday markets in the region. On a clear day, there are fantastic views of the surrounding valley...
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Gibara is a sleepy town on the north coast of Cuba, Holguin province. Located on the entrance to a small harbour, the settlement is surrounded on three sides by water. To the south, distant low green limestone hills rise above the glassy inlet. On...
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Imagine a place where time seems to have stood still. No-one is glued to their cell phone; there are no global brands and few modern vehicles or buildings. Although everything looks old, dilapidated and falling apart, there is vibrance and...
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Baracoa, at the far Eastern end of Cuba, is almost the end of the road. Travelling from the big city Havana, on the opposite side of the island, you can’t go much further without disappearing into the sea. Steamier, greener and altogether...
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The small town of Ollantaytambo plays an important role in the history of the Inca. It was here, in1536, that Manco Inca made several last stands against the Spanish conquistador Hernando Pizarro. In the first battle Manco successfully flooded the plains below the fort driving...
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