Into The Arms Of America

Quick travel guide to Popayan

on October 10, 2022December 11, 2023 by Bas Popayan, Colombia

The white city. Popayan is definitely one of the most beautiful colonial cities of Colombia... in the city center. Venture slightly beyond and it becomes industrial and dodgy. (more pictures of Popayan can be found here) But hey, what a dream that historic heart of Popayan is. All the walls ... View Post

Colombia Photos

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