Chiang Rai, is a quieter, smaller and less pretty version of Chiang Mai. But a few of its sights make it worth visiting nevertheless. Being located an hour and a half north of Chiang Mai it makes for a perfect stop on the way to Laos (if you are taking the 2-day slow boat). Food and accommodation are dirt cheap, the climate a lot nicer than the Southern regions of the country and there is enough to do. So why not go?
Of all places in Peru, its capital Lima is by far the most urban and sophisticated. Many travelers that visited told me that Lima was not really worth the time except that it had the convenience of one of the biggest international airports in South-America. I disagree. They simply didn’t know what to do in Lima. The city offers world-class cuisine, beautiful neighborhoods, an interesting colonial heritage and the best clubbing in the country. Staying a few days while eating delicious Ceviche and fighting off a jetlag after a long-haul flight is certainly not a bad idea!
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Arequipa, often dubbed ‘the white city’ is the colonial pride of Peru. The second-largest city in the country combines beautiful colonial buildings with all modern amenities of a large urban dwelling. It is situated about 2300 meters above sea-level making it the perfect place to acclimatise to the altitude before visiting Cusco, Machu Picchu or Puno which are all a lot higher up. And with the Colca Canyon, El Misti and Chachani on its doorstep, there is really no reason to skip this beautiful colonial gem. The question that remains is, what to do in Arequipa?
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