When Arthur Conan Doyle wrote about the Lost World, he based his story on Mount Roraima, one of Venezuela’s tallest Tepuy (or Tepui) mountains. Perched on the borders of Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana, the majestic flat-topped mountain rises from the horizon. The trek to Roraima in Venezuela was beautiful, difficult, hot, brutal, and in parts, […]
Mindo is a beautiful little town, a couple of hours’ bus ride from Quito. If you are looking to escape from the city and get back to nature, Mindo is definitely the place for that. However, don’t expect Mindo to be boring. There is plenty to do here, not least a ziplining adventure! I’m […]
The market in Otavalo is what draws tourists here, but this little town has much more to explore, not just a market. Otavalo market is, of course, wonderful, and is open every day, from around 9am to 5pm during the week. The real fun is on Saturday when the market spills over onto nearby streets, […]
One of the (many) things I love about South America is the abundance of awesome street art. Beautiful murals brighten up the dullest of days, as street artists express themselves on blank surfaces all over the cities. This isn’t graffiti, far from it, this is art. More skilled with a spray can than I could […]
Backpacking or travelling for a long period of time is an incredible experience – rewarding, exhilarating and life-changing. However, when travelling for a long time, there are some things that start to affect your daily life, and that people recognise in you even if you don’t see it for yourself! Here are just a few […]
The first time I went to La Paz in Bolivia I didn’t want to bike down the world’s most dangerous road. I mean, who would want to ride down “Death Road”?! The second time I went I still didn’t want to do it, but for some reason, I thought it would be character building or some […]
Tayrona National Park Colombia, or Parque Nacional Tayrona as it’s called in Spanish, is a beautiful natural park on the northern coast of Colombia, enjoying the heavenly warm seas of the Caribbean. In this ultimate guide to Tayrona Natural National Park you’ll see how to get there, how the hike to the camps is, what to […]
Tayrona National Park in Colombia, or Parque Nacional Tayrona as its called in Spanish, should be on any Colombian itinerary. The protected area on Colombia’s northern coast spans 150 km2 of land, and 30km2 of ocean, providing lush forest, glorious coastline and indigenous culture to explore. There are lots of things to do in Tayrona National Park, […]
Your passport is the most important document you will ever own, as a traveller at least. If the worst should happen and your passport is stolen, do not worry – this need not mean the end of your trip. An inconvenience, definitely, and extra expense for sure, but in most cases you can continue travelling […]
Salento is a beautiful village, and the perfect base for exploring the Cocora valley. We heard about a hike from Cocora, just 30 minutes from Salento, where you can hike through the valley, visiting a hummingbird sanctuary and admiring stunning scenery including the magnificent wax palm trees that grow here. The Hike Around Cocora […]