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Visiting the underworld of Tierradentro

on November 10, 2022January 27, 2023 by Bas Tierradentro, Colombia

It's funny how many Unesco World Heritage Sites exist you have never heard of. Even in your own city, region or country. Tierradentro is a case in point: so far off the beaten track even most Colombians never visited this magical underworld. (more pictures of Tierradentro can be found here) ... View Post

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Popayan in pictures

on October 24, 2022February 3, 2022 by Bas Popayan, Colombia

Popayan isn't called the white city (pueblo blanco) for nothing. The old center is full of colonial houses with white-painted walls. It is a truly stunning place to walk around in for a day and soak up the splendour of ther old days. View Post

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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

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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

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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

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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