Protecting the Galapagos Islands – a new project by Kathy Jarvis on 28th March, 2014 The Galapagos Islands – a new project Protecting the Galapagos Islands – as well as exploring them – is a cause close to our hearts at Andean Trails. This week one of the charities we support, the Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT), tells us all about a new online project which aims to get more people …
Naked ramblings by Tom Shearman on 21st March, 2014 Naked Ramblings Security is being stepped up at Machu Picchu – to prevent a rise in streaking tourists at the World Heritage site. Andean Trails’ Tom recalls his own Scottish naked winter ramble of a decade ago in his quest to raise money for charity. Have you ever met a naked rambler? Or stripped off at a …
North West Argentina – the painter’s palette by Alan Lyall on 14th March, 2014 North West Argentina NOA to the locals, North West Argentina is dazzling our Alan with its diversity – he’s seen frogs, ships, cathedrals and devil’s throats, to amphetheatres, ships, monks and much more. Check his stunning photos on our Facebook page. He writes….. “NOA is a place to let your imagination soar and wonder, …
Charango – the sound of the Andes by Kathy Jarvis on 7th March, 2014 Charango… This week Andean Trails’ traveller Paul Crowther describes his love affair with the Charango instrument and the Andes, with some great pictures on Facebook. He writes: “For me, the charango is the essential sound of the Andes. The pipes and flutes are also typical, but the charango sound is not found anywhere else. …