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PeruRail Vistadome

It is one of those journeys that getting there is part of the adventure, the PeruRail trip from Cusco to Machu Picchu Town, or Aquas Calientes as it is better known, certainly is a feast for the eyes as you enter the tropical zone and into the jungles of the Andes. There are a few […]

Tierra Viva Cusco Plaza Hotel

Cusco is a charming city and being near the Plaza de Armas puts you within reach of all the most important places of interest, such is the case when staying at Tierra Viva Cusco Plaza Hotel. Its outdoor terrace offers a great view of the city and the hills which surround it. Booking at Tierra Viva […]

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Cusco • Peru

At 3,400 m above sea level, Cuzco (also “Cusco“, or “Qosqo” in Quechua), was the capital of the Inca Empire. Cuzco is a Unesco World Heritage Site and is one of Peru‘s most visited cities as it is the largest and most comfortable city from which tourists can begin visits to Machu Picchu, the Sacred […]

Legal Coca tea helps relieve altitude sickness

Often recommended for travellers in the Andes to prevent altitude sickness, its actual effectiveness has never been systematically studied, but legal Coca tea helps relieve altitude sickness locals say. Coca tea, also called mate de coca, is a herbal tea made using the raw leaves of the coca plant, which is native to South America. […]

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San José de Maipo • Chile

San José de Maipo is the most sparsely populated commune in the region, located in Cordillera Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region, some 48 kilometres south-east of capital Santiago, bordered on the east by Argentina, across the Andes. San Jose de Maipo was named a town by order of Ambrosio O’Higgins in 1792. The Governor of Chile […]

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Viña del Mar • Chile

Viña del Mar, meaning “Vineyard by the Sea”, is a city on central Chile‘s Pacific coast. Its long stretches of white sandy beaches are a major attraction for national and international tourists. Visitors and locals enjoy the parks and water fountains of the city, including a large flower clock (Reloj de Flores) with its numbers […]

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Valparaíso • Chile

Valparaíso is a city on the Pacific coast of Central Chile approximately 120km west of the capital, Santiago de Chile. Widely known for its bohemian culture, brightly coloured houses, and beautiful seaside views it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003. Visiting Valparaiso has less to do with touring specific sites than it […]

Fauna Hotel

Finding the Fauna Hotel was easy, down an alley-way where cars have no access and along the top of a hill which immediately gave a good view of the town below and the bay. Unlike traditional buildings the hotel functions from top to bottom, reception/restaurant/terrace at the top, with rooms leading down the multi-story building […]

Flying Economy on American Airlines

First time flying American Airlines, economy, London to Miami on-route to Santiago. I was hoping to fly the ‘new’ American Airlines from adverts I’ve seen, but it wasn’t to be. I wasn’t fortunate enough to experience the updated interiors and entertainment, inflight wifi and in seat power, instead I flew on a 777-200 with many […]

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Santiago • Chile

Santiago is the capital and economic centre of Chile. With its many museums, events, theatres, restaurants, bars and other entertainment and cultural opportunities, it is also the political and cultural centre of the country. Founded in 1541, Santiago has been the capital city since colonial times. The city boasts a downtown core of 19th-century neoclassical […]

Mito Casa Hotel

Mito Casa Hotel is in an excellent location, within walking distance to most sites, city centre and entertainment district of Bellavista, the hotel came as a recommendation from a friend who stayed there a year earlier. Selecting the economy double room places me in room number one just outside by the garden, which at first […]

AA Admirals Lounge Heathrow

This is the first time I’m flying American Airlines, and being a member of OneWorld alliance with elite status am lucky enough to get access to its AA Admirals Lounge Heathrow Airport. Beige interiors with open areas and private out-of-the-way seating areas, the selection of drinks range from coffee and tea to beer, wine and spirits. […]

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Bruges – Belgium

Bruges is the capital and largest city of West Flanders, the northwest part of Belgium. The historical centre is not so big, and most of its medieval architecture intact, a prominent World Heritage Site of UNESCO. Along with a few other canal-based northern cities, such as Amsterdam, it is sometimes referred to as “The Venice of the […]

Addicted to travel: Dromomania

I have always wanted to define my passion for escaping and wandering, an urge to travel and explore this world of ours. Finally, after investigating and much research I came across this this thing called dromomania, for those with an insatiable urge to travel. At last my condition has a name and something I can […]

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Portsmouth – United Kingdom

A large city in the county of Hampshire, on the south coast of England. Portsmouth plays a major role in British history, especially naval history. Its rich heritage offers a variety of attractions, including the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, located in the naval base, which houses some of the most historical warships in the world – HMS Victory, Lord Nelson’s flagship used […]

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Paris • France

The capital city of France, situated on the River Seine, rich with royal palaces, abbeys and cathedrals. Paris is a major influence in politics, fashion, business, arts and science and boasts over 30 million foreign visitors per year. With such a large area to cover its best to plan your trip to Paris, though you will […]