Bolivia was once off the tourist map but this diverse country is starting to get some international recognition as a must-visit tourist destination. It has plenty to offer for the curious and adventurous traveler. Things to do in Bolivia range from some of the most dangerous roads in the world to swimming with dolphins in […]
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The Best Peru Souvenir is a Frog?
Surely the high altitude of the Peruvian Andes has scrambled his thinking. Or possibly that extra chug of chicha, a corn beer created by germinating maize, has dulled his senses. Stopping with our cycling group at a rural bar in Peru midday, there in the dusty courtyard lazes a traditional sapo game. Much like we […]
10 Incredible Galapagos Islands Animals
I love talking to animals. More accurately I adore pretending to be the voice of the animals. While waiting for studios to call with a job of a voice over specialist in an upcoming wildlife animation, I practice my skills on locals cats, dogs, bunnies and geese. Nothing however has been as amusing as our […]
Playing Perus Sapo Game – Shut The Frog Up!
The object of Perus sapo game is to choke the frog. Before you get excited about animal cruelty, the word sapo, which is Spanish for frog or toad, is the center piece of one of the centuries old games played in Peru. What is Sapo? Our introduction to playing the sapo frog game came in […]
Where Not To Go In Peru
Peru travel brims with wonders of festivals and history, the vibrant colours of traditional dress stretching from the Amazon jungle to the peaks of the Andes. Suggesting where to go in Peru from the iconic Machu Picchu to the remote tranquillity of Lake Titicaca makes for happy conversation and we very much suggest you include […]
Savvy Shopping for Peru Souvenirs
With Peru’s long history of textile weaving and handicrafts, perhaps no country in Latin America provides more opportunity for shopping. Partners of shopaholics beware. The question when looking for the best Peru souvenirs is where to begin. Craft markets, stalls, street vendors and shopping centers are everywhere in Peru. From the cities of Lima […]