Huacachina

What goes up must come down

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September 27th 2010
Tahlei Altitude is a bitch. Climbing stairs makes you feel like an overweight smoker. Shampoo, sunscreen, moisturiser - everything erupts in a messy reminder that the air pressure has changed. And that change in air pressure is probably to blame for the stomach problems we all suffered after taking an overnight bus from sea level to 3,000 metres. But with such heights comes the potential ... read more

South America » Peru » Ancash » Huaraz

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more