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We are Paddy and Mimi, a travel-hungry couple from tiny Switzerland in the middle of Europe. We call ourselves slow travelers, because we like to spend enough time in one place or country. Therefore we don’t only visit the typical sights but also get to know the culture of the respective country.

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Arequipa

Arequipa

Welcome to the white city of Peru: Arequipa. There are different theories about the origin of the name White City. One theory is that this name is derived from the sillar stone often used for houses. Another theory is somewhat less pleasant and goes back to the...

Colca Canyon

Colca Canyon

The next natural attraction we visit is the Colca Canyon near Arequipa. The valley begins beautifully but not very spectacularly near Chivay and gradually eats its way deeper and deeper to become the third deepest valley in the world. The Colca Valley, or Colca...

The Andes south of Cusco

The Andes south of Cusco

Our journey now takes us through one of the highest parts of the passable Andes. We explore the Andes in a south-easterly direction as seen from Cusco, drive through the dwindling, high-altitude valleys and finally end up on the Altiplano – the high plateau – which...

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