Traveling across South America I visited Bolivia and its iconic attractions. That had to include the Trail of Che which I did my own 'researched' way. In Vallegrande I hired a local driver who happened to have a family in La Higuera. That was very convenient for both of us. I had a secured ride… Continue reading Casa del Telegrafista, La Higuera
Mafika Lisiu Pass, Lesotho
One of the highest roads of the country, Mafika Lisiu Pass is a mountain pass at 3.090m or 10,137ft above sea level. Located in the northern part of Lesotho, Mafika offers amazing views of alpine-type flora. The road to the summit was built in the 90s of the XX century and crosses the Maloti Range.… Continue reading Mafika Lisiu Pass, Lesotho
The Medieval Hospital, Barcelona
My European train trip included the city of Barcelona in Spain. On my list to visit was the obvious choice - hospital. Not an ordinary hospital, but one with a long amazing history, starting in the XV century. Sant Pau is the world’s largest Art Nouveau complex, as well as being the most important work… Continue reading The Medieval Hospital, Barcelona
Isla del Sol, Lake Titicaca
Isla del Sol ("Island of the Sun") is The largest island on Lake Titicaca, Isla del Sol (Island of the Sun) is part of Bolivian territory. The island is an ancient holy site of the Inca. It was a pleasant change to my hectic and intense bus ride from Cusco in Peru. Calm and relatively quiet place if you… Continue reading Isla del Sol, Lake Titicaca
Red Mailbox, Phone Booth, The Shetlands
Driving along and catching the beautiful views of almost every inhabited Scottish island in the Shetlands. I couldn't help but notice one of the 'long established' British tourist trademarks - Royal Red Mail Box and Phone Booth. I must admit it was kind of surreal to see them in such an isolated region, especially for… Continue reading Red Mailbox, Phone Booth, The Shetlands
Train Graveyard, Uyuni, Bolivia
One of the world’s largest antique train cemeteries. The place displays a great number of trains abandoned in the middle of the desert. It has become the final resting place of carriages and locomotives no longer in use. Train Graveyard Originally built in the 1888s by a British mining company, the railway network was supported… Continue reading Train Graveyard, Uyuni, Bolivia
Audrey Hepburn Birthplace, Ixelles
When traveling around Europe I had to visit Belgium. The chocolate and beer were fine but the main purpose was to visit the birthplace of two Hollywood stars. One of them is Audrey Hepburn born May 4th, 1929 at 48 Rue Keyenveld. Audrey spent the first five years of her life here until her family left… Continue reading Audrey Hepburn Birthplace, Ixelles
Mitad del Mundo, Ecuador
Middle of the World City offers a three-fold attraction: 30m-high stone trapezoidal monument topped by a brass globe, a viewing platform, and a museum providing an excellent introduction(clothing display, dioramas, photographs). The museum also offers interactive exhibits examining the science behind the myths of the equator. Equator Constructed by Architect Alfredo Fabián Páez and Carlos Mancheno President… Continue reading Mitad del Mundo, Ecuador
Streets of Lima, Peru
After visiting Ecuador and its amazing Galapagos Islands I headed down to Lima, the capital of a beautiful country Peru. Founded by a Spaniard conquistador Francisco Pizarro on January the 18th in 1535, Lima is now the fifth-largest city in South America. Lima is also the second-largest desert capital city after Cairo in Egypt. During… Continue reading Streets of Lima, Peru
Three Castles Building, Johannesburg, South Africa
The Three Castles is a landmark historic building in the downtown of Johannesburg. It was the factory for the production of 'Three Castles' cigarettes and the building's facade has become the strong and powerful marketing tool for the brand. Initially, 100 female workers were employed to roll the cigarettes but by the late 1890s, it… Continue reading Three Castles Building, Johannesburg, South Africa
Mabuda Coffee Farm, Swaziland
Situated 1km outside the small town of Siteki within the Lubombo Mountain Range, and en route to Mozambique, Kruger Park, and St Lucia, this picturesque and relaxing place serves as the perfect stop over for travelers passing through. You will find here comfortable lodges, a coffee restaurant and book several excursions and activities. Outside drinking… Continue reading Mabuda Coffee Farm, Swaziland
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The capital city of Ethiopia and the African Union, Addis Ababa is often called the African Capital, due to its political, diplomatic and historical significance for the Continent. Addis Ababa is located at the foot of the Entoto Mountains (2355 meters), and the third-highest capital in the world. The capital has undergone a construction boom with tall… Continue reading Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Frog on the border 