I have driven more than 80,000 kilometres in South America and have crossed many borders by car. In this blog I have listed my 10 most beautiful border crossings in South America.
The week before Easter is called Semana Santa and it is one of the most important periods of the year for Catholics. How I would like to experience this for once in Antigua, Guatemala. Here the sad story gets a colourful edge.
Although it is no more than a 10-minute boat ride from Granada, the hustle and bustle of the city seems miles away. The Jicaro lodge is a small resort on a private island in Lake Nicaragua. A few days in this little paradise is real pampering.
We wanted to travel for two months. Where we could walk and drive endlessly, and where we would have a lot of fun with our four year old daughter. Family de Groot - Melse made a wonderful trip through Chile & Argentina and share their experiences here.
An empanada is a savoury snack that you can buy in many countries in Latin America, with or without a different name. Find the recipe for empanadas here.
Beans are indispensable in any Latin American cuisine. Boring? No. There are many different beans and you can vary endlessly with them. One of my favourite recipes with beans is Mexican bean soup. Read here how to make it.
Quinoa is a superfood that has entered the western world in recent years. In South America it was already cultivated by the Incas 5000 years ago. It lends itself perfectly to a sunny salad like this one from Ecuador.
During my trip in Nicaragua I stayed at a special place on the Pacific coast, Morgan's Rock. It is located directly on the beach, has a fine spa, a swimming pool with a beautiful view and an excellent restaurant.