Category LATIN AMERICA
Quito – Capital in the Clouds and Equatorial Adventures Our flight from Bogotá landed in Quito well past midnight. Having anticipated travel challenges, we’d pre-booked an airport transfer ($10) and a stay at Colonial House hostel ($9 for a room… Continue Reading →
Ecuador – The Ultimate South American Adventure in Miniature While Ecuador might not top Polish travelers’ bucket lists (alongside Venezuela and other South American countries), this compact nation can dazzle even the most seasoned globetrotters. Why visit? Because Ecuador offers… Continue Reading →
Venezuela – wonderful and very challenging country. Tepui, jungle, Orinoco, warm sea, beautiful beaches and even more beautiful women.
Final Day in Venezuela – The Journey Home and Reflections Our last morning on Margarita Island began before dawn – by 5:00 AM we were up to catch our morning flight to Caracas. We had a moment of panic worrying… Continue Reading →
Isla Margarita – A Caribbean Paradise with Venezuelan Flair We woke up in Tucupita with relief – finally leaving our miserable lodging. Our travel plans to Margarita quickly collided with Venezuelan reality – no buses to Puerto la Cruz until… Continue Reading →
Orinoco – Journey to the Heart of Wild Venezuela After our exhausting Roraima trek, a day of relaxation in Ciudad Bolívar soothed both body and soul. A long, hot shower washed away weeks of grime, while local restaurants treated us… Continue Reading →
Roraima – Journey to the Summit of Prehistory San Francisco de Yuruaní greeted us with a sweltering morning. Waiting four hours for the jeep to Canaima National Park, we met our team: Uli – a German traveler, our local guide,… Continue Reading →
Ciudad Bolívar – Gateway to the World of Tepuis As dawn’s first light painted the horizon, our bus rolled into Ciudad Bolívar – a historic city perched along the mighty Orinoco River. This is where Simón Bolívar proclaimed the creation… Continue Reading →
Caracas – A Capital of Stark Contrasts Caracas, Venezuela’s capital, evokes extreme emotions. Framed by the picturesque Ávila Mountains yet notorious as one of the world’s most dangerous cities, statistics show dozens of armed robberies daily. For tourists, the worst-case… Continue Reading →
Venezuela – South America’s Forgotten Gem Our next great adventure brought us to Venezuela – a country three times larger than Poland, where lush nature, dramatic history, and passionate people create an unforgettable mix. This destination remains off mainstream tourist… Continue Reading →
LIMA: FIRST ENCOUNTER WITH THE QUEEN OF THE PACIFIC Founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro as “Ciudad de los Reyes” (City of Kings), Lima surprises from the first moment with its vibrant energy. Peru’s capital is truly the kingdom of… Continue Reading →
PERU: THE ULTIMATE TRAVEL GUIDE TO THE LAND OF THE INCAS Peru is a land of striking contrasts where modernity blends seamlessly with ancient traditions. Here’s your essential guide to understanding this fascinating corner of South America. Peruvians: Andean Hospitality… Continue Reading →
BALLESTAS ISLANDS: PERU’S ANSWER TO THE GALAPAGOS After exploring the mysteries of Nazca, we headed to the coastal town of Pisco – named after Peru’s famous grape brandy. At dawn, we embarked on a marine adventure to the Ballestas Islands,… Continue Reading →