Peru is an incredibly diverse country that has some of the best hiking and trekking routes in the world. In this post, you’ll find everything you need to know about hiking in Peru, from where to find awe-inspiring multi-day Peru treks, top tips for hikes in Peru, what hiking equipment you might need, the best […]
Food, glorious food. Food in Lisbon is amazing, and although Portuguese cuisine is not as well known as it’s Spanish neighbour, the flavours, produce and local dishes available here are good enough to rival any top foodie destination. To learn more about the food in Portugal and where to eat the best food in Lisbon, […]
Need help deciding where to stay in Tayrona National Park? I’ve got you covered! Tayrona National Park in Colombia is an incredible place. In Spanish, it is known as Parque Tayrona or Parque Nacional Tayrona, and it was one of my favourite places to visit when I was backpacking in Colombia. Although it is possible […]
It may sound gruesome, and it certainly is a little strange, but visiting the Chapel of Bones in Evora in Portugal (Capela dos Ossos in Portuguese) is something you really should do – if only to get a sense of your own mortality. The Evora Bone Chapel wasn’t as creepy as I had expected, so […]
It’s been a while since I was in Mexico, and I miss the food, culture and warmth of the people. When Melanie and Marla from Grans on the Go got in touch with me about their trip to Mexico, I was excited to read what they got up to on an Ecotour excursion from Cancun. […]
Porto is famous for its wine. As well as the Port wine, the Douro Valley region just outside Porto produces some fabulous wines and a Douro Valley wine tour makes a wonderful day trip from Porto. I contacted Cooltour Oporto about one of their Porto wine tours which included transport to the Douro Valley, wine […]
Hostels in Portugal are of an incredibly high standard. There are some amazing hostels in Lisbon, to suit every taste, from luxury hostels to all-night parties. After spending some lovely relaxed days in Evora I wanted a bit of excitement during my stay, and when Tatiana from Good Morning Hostel got in touch, I knew […]
I loved Evora in Portugal. This beautiful city has so much to offer, yet many people only spend a day here on a whistle-stop Lisbon to Evora day trip – they are missing out big time! I spent three days enjoying Evora at a relaxed pace, and with plenty of things to do in Evora, […]
Cuba is larger than I thought, and I was surprised at how long it took to travel from place to place. Getting around Cuba is more challenging than in other countries due to the restrictions on tourists using the local forms of transport which are just for Cuban citizens. However, with a little inside knowledge […]
A lot of people come to Evora just for a day trip from Lisbon. That is such a shame, and they are missing out on so much in Evora and the Alentejo region. There are a lot of things to do in Evora city itself, much more than you can do in a day, and […]