http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/blog Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:53:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/2009/10/18/south-america-tours-overland-travel-in-south-america-oasis-overland/ http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/2009/10/18/south-america-tours-overland-travel-in-south-america-oasis-overland/#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:04:29 +0000 admin http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/?p=913 South America is one of the world’s most intriguing destinations. It is perfect for overland travel as you will get to see so much more than you would if you stayed on the beaten track]]> http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/2009/10/18/south-america-tours-overland-travel-in-south-america-oasis-overland/feed/ 0 http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/2009/04/19/the-isla-amantani-adventure/ http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/2009/04/19/the-isla-amantani-adventure/#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:31:11 +0000 admin http://oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/?p=125 Right on the border of Peru and Bolivia lies the beautiful Lake Titicaca, home to the legendary Uros Indians. Their homes are floating reed islands that were originally constructed to be portable, should they ever come under attack. ]]> http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/2009/04/19/the-isla-amantani-adventure/feed/ 0 http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/2009/04/19/what-is-the-lares-trek/ http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/2009/04/19/what-is-the-lares-trek/#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:28:46 +0000 admin http://oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/?p=123 The Lares Trek is a fantastic alternative trail leading to the magnificent World Heritage Site of Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu was long thought to be the Lost City of the Incas, ]]> http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/2009/04/19/what-is-the-lares-trek/feed/ 0 http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/2009/04/19/the-tiwanaku-mystery-of-la-paz/ http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/2009/04/19/the-tiwanaku-mystery-of-la-paz/#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:26:40 +0000 admin http://oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/?p=121 Just 44 miles west of La Paz lies the mysterious ruins of Tiwanaku, dating back to pre-Incan times. Located on the shores of Lake Titicaca, it is widely believed that this town was once a thriving metropolis and marine fossils found near the town also suggest that Lake Titicaca was once right at Tiwanaku's door.]]> http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/2009/04/19/the-tiwanaku-mystery-of-la-paz/feed/ 0 http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/2009/04/19/uros-island-tour/ http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/2009/04/19/uros-island-tour/#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:23:12 +0000 admin http://oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/?p=118 A Uros Island tour is truly eye-opening as many of these islands still exist in exactly the same way as they did many years ago. The people have retained a way of life sustained by Lake Titicaca that, without their dedication, would have been lost many years ago.]]> http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/2009/04/19/uros-island-tour/feed/ 0 http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/2009/04/19/116/ http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/2009/04/19/116/#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:20:28 +0000 admin http://oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/?p=116 South American continental travel offers some of the most exciting options for adventure enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This area is rich in natural beauty as well as filled with fascinating cultures and vibrant people, offering a holiday experience that no one will ever forget.]]> http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/2009/04/19/116/feed/ 1 http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/2009/04/17/adventure-in-south-america/ http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/2009/04/17/adventure-in-south-america/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:26:06 +0000 admin http://oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/?p=113 South America is the place of fantasies - exotic rain forests, colourful festivals, rich historical sites and beautiful scenery. Making a trip to this continent worthwhile is difficult as everything is spaced fairly far apart and many of the most spectacular areas are unreachable by normal means.]]> http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/2009/04/17/adventure-in-south-america/feed/ 0 http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/2009/04/17/the-inca-trail-machu-picchu/ http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/2009/04/17/the-inca-trail-machu-picchu/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:16:58 +0000 admin http://oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/?p=110 Trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a dream for many travellers, not only those that regularly trot up the nearest mountain but even those for whom walking to the pub constitutes regular exercise.]]> http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/blog/2009/04/17/the-inca-trail-machu-picchu/feed/ 2