El Chalten is an essential place to visit in Patagonia. This El Chalten Hiking Guide by guest author Valentina from Valentina’s Destinations has everything you need to know about hiking in El Chalten so you can spend your time here enjoying the incredible scenery on the best hikes in El Chalten! El Chalten is considered […]
I travelled to Brazil in 2016 and was in Rio de Janeiro for Carnival, which was incredible although we did have a couple of unnerving experiences. I haven’t written much about Brazil or Rio yet, so I asked Yvonne from Now in Rio to share her thoughts on a question that is often asked about […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you are coming to Peru to visit Machu Picchu, it is a good idea to spend a few days in Cusco to explore the city and acclimatize to the altitude before taking on any treks or more strenuous activities. If you want to visit the archaeological sites around Cusco, you will need the Boleto […]
Peru is one of the best countries in the world for hiking and trekking. Hiking in Peru you will discover vast mountain ranges and deep canyons, stunning snow-capped mountains and turquoise lakes as well as the ruins of ancient civilisations. There aren’t many countries in the world which can match the variety and beauty of […]
Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire and was also known as the bellybutton of the World. Evidence of Inca culture is everywhere, but tourism is big business here and can be overwhelming! I’ve put together this backpacking Cusco travel guide to help you to figure out what to do in Cusco to experience […]
I was excited about my Laguna 69 trek from Huaraz Peru. Laguna 69 may seem like an odd name but there are so many lakes and lagoons around Huaraz that they ran out of names and resorted to numbers instead. The name Laguna 69 may raise an eyebrow among the smutty minded, but this stunning […]
Ollantaytambo is a fascinating place to visit, and should certainly be on your Peru travel itinerary. Often overlooked, be sure to give Ollantaytambo, or Ollanta as it’s also known, a chance to show you just why it is so special. Here I’ve listed my reasons to hopefully persuade you why you should go from Cusco […]
I didn’t make it to Patagonia when I briefly visited Argentina, so it is still firmly on my bucket list! Hiking in Patagonia is an incredible adventure which I definitely want to do one day, so I asked Mila from Travel Belles to share her tips and advice for some of the best hikes in […]