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 […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Jan
Jan
A visit to the Lucha Libre in Mexico City is an essential part of your visit to the capital, and is great fun – especially if you go in a group and have a few drinks beforehand to really get in the swing of it! Here’s all you need to know about going to watch […]
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Jul
Jul
Salento is a pretty Colombian town, colourful and friendly, and slap-bang in Colombia’s coffee region. Horse riding in Salento is the perfect way to explore the area, and there are various options on offer. My friend Jen and I chose to visit a nearby coffee plantation and waterfall – around five hours in total. […]
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Apr
Apr
Huacachina’s reputation precedes it. An oasis in the Peruvian desert, surrounded by sand dunes, where Limeños flocked to escape the city. Sandboarding and drunken debauchery in the tiny town close to Ica, and 4 – 5 hours drive from Lima. I had heard Huacachina was crazy at the weekends. The usual Peru Hop hostel, Casa […]
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Dec
Dec
When I decided to book this trip back in June, the traditional Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu had already sold out. However, I had read online that it was often busy, felt over-crowded in places, and there was a mad rush to get through the Sun Gate first. So I wasn’t that upset about […]
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Nov
Nov
If you follow my blog regularly you will know I am a fan of social networks as a way of meeting people and doing things I might not normally do. So, feeling a little restless and in need of adventure I decided to get back on the Meetup wagon as I hadn’t done anything with […]
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Oct
Oct
After my experience in Santa Cruz, I wasn’t looking forward to another Bolivian City. I spent some time looking for quiet and peaceful places instead of party hostels in La Paz, and was thrilled when I found Colibri Camping! Just outside the city, it was a perfect place to escape the crowds and relax in […]
