Have you ever heard of Rainbow Mountain? I definitely hadn’t until I was already travelling through Peru on a tight travel schedule. What was this enchanting place that my friend was telling me about? So off to Instagram I went and I…
South America
LESSONS LEARNED WHEN I HIKED TO MACHU PICCHU & DIDN’T REACH THE TOP
We often plan and travel with a destination in mind. But traveling is in the journey, not the end. Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu taught me that. In this article I share my first attempt at hiking to…
EXPLORING CAFAYATE, NORTHERN ARGENTINA
When Argentinian’s want to see a different side of their own country, they head north to the Salta Province. This is a land of contrasts, with towering red rock formations and lush green valleys that are home to the world’s…
ASCENDING THE RUINS OF THE SACRED VALLEY, PERU
When planning our next foray out of the United States, my co-conspirator Cara and I had three specific goals we needed to fill. 1) Are there ruins and incredible vistas to drool over and learn from? 2) Would there be…
A Guide To Visiting The Galapagos On A Budget
Visiting the Galapagos Islands was on my bucket list for some time, but the expensive cruises options available placed it out of reach. Whilst travelling in South America we met a number of backpackers and travellers who had explored the…
12 EXPERIENCES OFF THE TOURIST PATH IN RIO DE JANEIRO
Rio de Janeiro probably needs no introduction among travellers as the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana make it to the top of our Instagram feed quite frequently. So do the aerial views of the well-known Sugar Loaf and Christ the…
Visiting Iguazu Falls From Argentina & Brazil
A topic of much debate when visiting Iguazu Falls is from which side you should visit, Brazil, Argentina or both? Many argue the views are better from the Brazil side, whilst the Argentina side covers a greater space allowing more…
HOW TO SURVIVE A PATAGONIA WINTER TREK
Patagonia, a land of snow-capped mountains, glacial lakes, frosted woodland and iced beauty. Stretching through southern Chile and Argentina until the continent’s end, Patagonia attracts travellers from all over the world. The summer season, from December to February sees trekkers,…
6 REASONS TO ADD VALPARAISO, CHILE TO YOUR BUCKETLIST
Just two and half hours from Santiago, the town of Valparaiso offers its visitors a different side of Chile, from great street art, to stunning views and nearby beaches, here are my six reasons you should add this pretty city…
A QUICK GUIDE TO BOGOTA & CARTAGENA
Colombia may have a reputation based on its history in the 70’s, but do not let that discourage you from paying this beautiful country a visit. A seven-day trip is a perfect amount of time to get hooked on the…
HOW TO VISIT THE GALAPAGOS ON A BUDGET
The Galapagos Islands have to be on every travellers, diver or nature lovers life time bucket list, however it’s often perceived to be only available to those who can spend a few thousand on a cruise to see these spectacular…