Into The Arms Of America

The bus drive from Pasto to Popayan in pictures

on September 24, 2022February 3, 2022 by Bas

It takes a lot of time, these long-distance bus drives in Latin America. But the great thing about it is that you really get a feeling for a country. And encounter areas you otherwise would hardly noticve from the plane. The bus drive from Pasto to Popayan is a case ... View Post

Colombia

The magical lake of Laguna Cocha

on September 10, 2022February 8, 2022 by Bas Pasto, Colombia

A mountain lake AND a little taste of Venice: Laguna Cocha is quite the place. Hidden in between hills twenty kilometres east of Pasto, deep in the south of Colombia, a visit here makes for a perfect daytrip.>/span> The entire area looks more like a delta, as there is a ... View Post

Rocket Man. Street art in San Jose, Costa Rica

Costa Rica Photos

Costa Rica in pictures

on August 25, 2022February 3, 2022 by Bas

Costa Rica, I am not sure. It is the darling of American expats. loving the moderate weather, the great infrastructure and proper healthcare. And not to forget the relative safety and stability, compared to surrounding countries. Oh, and your nature is beautiful yes. But it is also becoming a bit ... View Post

Madrono national tree of Nicaragua in Las Isletas

Nicaragua Photos

Nicaragua in pictures

on August 24, 2022August 14, 2022 by Bas

Nicaragua might be my favorite country at least in Central America. Stunning nature, beautiful colonial cities, great weather, and much lower prices than in nearby Costa Rica. That though also comes with political instability... but at least the photos are stunning :) A longer video slideshow with pictures can be ... View Post

Panorama picture of Antigua Guatemala, with Volcan de Agua in the background

Guatemala Photos

Guatemala in pictures

on August 10, 2022August 14, 2022 by Bas

Guatemala has a lot going for it. Many volcanoes in the west, the beautiful colonial city of Antigua wowing tourists, and the ancient ruins of Tikal far in the east. Here is are pictures of some GHuatemala highlights. And if you want to see even more, watch this video about ... View Post

Colombia Photos

Pasto in pictures

on July 24, 2022February 3, 2022 by Bas Pasto, Colombia

Pasto is a sleepy industrial city hidden in between the mountains deep in the south of Colombia. It only really wakes up for the annual carnival, but throughout the year the colonial center and the surrounding mountain region have plenty to offer. View Post