Getting the Shot: The Basilica Voto Nacional
The Basilica Voto Nacional is a Quito, Ecuador, landmark. Construction of this massive, neo-gothic Catholic church began in the 1880s and continued …
More Photos From Potosi
Here’s one last group of photos from Potosi, Bolivia. As you might guess by the volume of pictures, I really liked Potosi. …
Potosi’s Nissan Buses
When visiting Bolivia in September 2016, I spent a couple of days in Potosi, one of Bolivia’s oldest and most historic cities. …
Views of Potosi From Above
Many of the churches in Potosi, Bolivia, allowed access — guided or alone — to their bell towers and/or roofs, where you could find stunning …
Ten Bus Photos From La Paz
When visiting Bolivia this past September, one of my favorite things about La Paz were the brightly colored old Dodge and Ford buses …
The Uyuni Train Cemetery
In September, 2016, I visited the town of Uyuni, Bolivia, to take a tour on the nearby salt flats. Part of that …
The Salar de Uyuni
The Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt flat — over 4,000 square miles (10,000 square kilometers). It’s located in the …
A Couple Days in Mompós
During my 2013 trip to Colombia, I took a few days to travel to Mompós. Mompós is supposed to be this quiet, sleepy …
The Journey to Mompós
Mompós is often called a town that time forgot. It was founded in 1537 on the banks of the Magdalena river in Bolivar, …
The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, Cartagena
The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is a Spanish fortress in the city of Cartagena, Colombia. I enjoy viewing historical sites like this, so I …