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Andean Road System, Inca Trail, Peru

Running an empire

This incredible transport network stretched out over a huge part of South America. But you won’t believe how the Incans used to get messages along it!

Chauchilla Cemetery, Nazca, Peru

Peru’s creepy mummies

At this creepy cemetery near Nazca in Peru, you can still see the bodies of people buried here… 2000 years ago!!

The power of love

Just what should you expect at Juliet’s House in Verona, Italy. Well… a lot of love, a lot of expressions of love, and some very clever marketing!

San Gimignano, towers, Tuscany, Italy

The towers of San Gimignano

San Gimignano is a city of towers. Fourteen in total these days (although at one point there were as many as 72!).

Parque El Desafio, Gaiman, Argentina

Trash or treasure?

For years the Parque El Desafio was a playground for the local children. But it also stood for much more – an example of how trash can be used for good.

Peninsula Valdes, Patagonia, Argentina

Seals of approval

This World Heritage Site in the north of Patagonia has an incredible collection of animals – all on view for visitors within the Peninsula Valdes.

Cave of Hands, Cueva de los Manos, Patagonia, Argentina

Cave of hands

In the middle of Argentina, far from anything, is this remarkable piece of evidence of humans who lived many thousands of years ago but left their mark… literally.

Mount Fitzroy, El Chalten hiking, Patagonia, Argentina

The jewel in Patagonia’s crown

The small Patagonian town of El Chalten offers a base for some of the best day hikes in the region – especially the climb to Mount Fitzroy!

argentinian rodeo, gauchos, horses, patagonia, el chalten

Rodeo in the mountains

At the foot of the great mountains of Patagonia, I come upon a traditional Argentinian rodeo. The gauchos keep me captivated for hours as I watch them ride.

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