If you leaving Puno and Lake Titicaca  and heading fo Cusco make sure you get the train, probably my highlight of the journey is the very first bit. The train sets off straight through the city, no fences here, in-fact there’s a market either side of the railway line selling some really crazy stuff. Just take [...]

The Yavari is a British ship with an incredible story. Currently docked on the worlds highest navigatable lake, Lake Titicaca in Peru, how it came to be there is an impressive story. It was delivered in pieces, by mule to the Lake over 2 miles (3,810metres.) above sea level. After 100 years of faithful service [...]

We we’re lucky enough to be in Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca during a weekend celebration (what it was in aid of escapes me I’m afraid). This photo was taken during one of the best processions around the town made up of lots of different groups in traditional costumes, performing dances, lots of [...]

Lewes Bonfire is held every year on the 5th of November, the celebrations are made up of large torch lit procession around Lewes streets followed by a number of bonfires and firework displays in the surrounding fields. The event is organised by the local bonfire societies based in Lewes and some surrounding towns and has [...]

Driving in to Kaikora from Bleinhem there’s a lookout point over a colony of seals at Ohau point. Whilst we were there a lady told us about a waterfall we’d passed just up the road where you could see baby seals playing in the pool at the foot of the waterfall.
We drove back up the [...]

One of the great things about Puerto Columbia is the way everyone gathers along the wall by the sea, drinking beers and eating from the stalls.

Pipa is a village to the south of Nata, located at one of Brazils most eastern points in the state of Rio Grande do Norte Pipa is surrounded by beautiful bays and beaches. Pipa became famous after it was discovered in the 80’s by surfers. Now not just popular with surfers, Pipa is a popular [...]

Setting of from Ciudad Bolivar the flight in the tiny one prop five man plane to Canaima is a memorable one. The flight offers great views of the surrounding Grand Sabana and fantastic views of the lagoon at Canaima as you come into land.
We arrived in time to have some breakfast then set off for [...]

Somewhere around here Butch Casidy and the Sundance Kid had there final stand. A short horse ride out of town gives opportunity to trot amongst these wonderful red rock formations. Try and avoid the midday sun though, we made the school boy error, theres not much shade to be found.