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Fifty Four and Counting

Fifty Four and Counting

Blogger, Photographer, Writer – just a good old honest opinion of restaurants, products, services and life in general

Category: Continent

Machu Picchu, Peru – One of the 7 wonders of the world for good reason

Macchu PicchufiftyfourandcountingJune 7, 2026

Travelling from Urubamba by road we headed to Ollantaytambo where we would catch our Vista Dome train to Machu Picchu Pueblo. Our driver took us with our overnight bags to catch the train to Machu Picchu. The rest of our luggage would be taken by road to Cusco, ready for our arrival in a couple…

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Inkaterra, Urumbumba, Peru – An idyllic mountain retreat

We flew to Cusco by Latam airlines from Lima. It was a short 1 hour flight. As we descended towards Cusco,…
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Lima, Peru – It has 36 political parties! No wonder they have problems.

Situated on the West coast of South America where you find the Pacific Ocean and just below Ecuador, you’ll find Peru.…
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Tivoli, La Caleta, (Adeje), Tenerife – Fabulous hotel for a winter break

My wife and I were in need of a break. My criteria was peace and quiet, quality rooms with a great…
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Porto, Portugal – Where Port, good food and wine can be found in abundance

My wife and I, together with friends, planned a short break to Porto, found on the Douro River which runs from…
AfricafiftyfourandcountingMarch 16, 2025

Nairobi, Kenya – 36 hours that surprised me

Our trip to Tanzania in February 2025 ended with a week in the sun in Nungwi, Zanzibar. We had an early…
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Olmara Camp, Serengeti, Tanzania – An immersive experience like no other

Nowhere on earth can you find as much rich cultural history as the African continent, where the oldest human remains were…
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The Hadzebe and Datooga Tribes, Lake Eyasi, Tanzania – A humbling experience to see their way of life

The Hadza, or Hadzabe (Wahadzabe, in Swahili), are a protected hunter-gatherer Tanzanian Indigenous ethnic group primarily based in Baray, an administrative ward within Karatu District in southwest Arusha…
AfricafiftyfourandcountingMarch 10, 2025

Kisimi Ngeda Lodge, Lake Eyasi, Tanzania – A hidden gem of tranquillity

Our journey towards the Serengeti in the large Land Cruiser, driven expertly by our guide and driver Emanuelle, took us first…
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Katambunga House, Arusha, Tanzania – The perfect accommodation to the start of a safari adventure

We landed at JRO International Airport and were met by our driver, Emanuelle, from Metambezi Safaris. Although we were exhausted, we…
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Who and What inspired us for our next adventure when we visited “Destinations”, The Manchester Travel Show in January 2024.

We enjoy travelling to parts of the world that show us beautiful scenery, other cultures, and general ways of life. We…
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Recent Posts
  • Cusco, Peru – the original capital of Peru
  • Aguas Caliente, Peru – a small town before the step up to Machu Picchu
  • Machu Picchu, Peru – One of the 7 wonders of the world for good reason
  • The Dwarf Mini and it’s adventure in Peru and Bolivia, including one of the darkest places on earth!
  • Inkaterra, Urumbumba, Peru – An idyllic mountain retreat
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