If Santa Cruz was a busy, traffic filled, pollution swamped city, Samaipata was the perfect antidote. I loved Samaipata, a peaceful town in the middle of the beautiful Bolivian countryside. A 3 hour drive from Santa Cruz, it was definitely worth the journey. You could take a bus or even a taxi from Santa Cruz […]
The Uyuni salt flats in Bolivia are truly incredible. One of the highlights of my time in South America as a whole, and an experience not to be missed in Bolivia, a tour of the Uyuni Salt flats is something you will remember for a long time to come. The first time I went to […]
Colombia is one of my favourite countries I have visited. When Carly from Curly Bird Travel asked if she could write a blog post about Colombia, and her love for it, I couldn’t refuse. Colombia really has to be experienced first hand, so here is Carly to tell you why Colombia should be on your […]
Chachapoyas is the unlikely capital of the Amazonas region in Peru. Unlikely because it isn’t actually in the Amazon Rainforest, it is located in the Cordillera, and doesn’t feel remotely Amazonic! Chachapoyas itself is a quaint town, with white painted buildings and colonial architecture. There isn’t much to ‘do’ in the town, but it is […]
Machu Picchu is still one of my favourite places I have ever been. In the last 2 years I have been backpacking South America, Cuba, and Central America, and watching the sunrise at Machu Picchu still sticks in my mind as an incredible experience that I don’t think I’ll ever forget! I wanted to share […]
Most visitors to the Galapagos Islands choose to take a cruise; and many people believe that this is the only way to visit the islands in Ecuador. It is, in fact, quite easy to visit the islands independently then ‘hop’ between the islands and take day tours to see more of the incredible nature on […]
Packing for the Ciudad Perdida Trek and need to know what to bring? Check out my full Lost City trek packing list with everything you need on this incredible but challenging hike through the Colombian jungle. From mosquito repellant to comfy walking shoes and some spare loo roll, I’ve got you covered with this guide […]
I wasn’t sure what to make of Guayaquill. I arrived at the bus station a couple of hours later than planned and it was starting to go dark. Buses never arrive when they say they are going to, I had already learned about bus travel in South America so I wasn’t surprised! The bus station […]
Hostels are one of the best accommodation options for backpackers and budget travellers. However, although sometimes I may complain about #firstworldproblems, I have realised after 18 months of staying in hostel dorms that there are certain unwritten rules that apparently do need to be written down to make sure everyone enjoys their stay. If we […]
Rio is (in)famous for its maze-like favelas which surround the city, climbing high onto the hills overlooking the bay. Previously very dangerous and no-go areas for tourists, in recent years the police have made a concerted effort to pacify the favelas, meaning that tours around these fascinating places are now possible. However, if you decide […]