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 Turistico or Cusco Tourist Ticket. The Boleto Turistico Cusco ticket gives you access to several key sites in and around Cusco, so you can explore…
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Backpacking South America was my dream trip. So many beautiful places, delicious cuisines, friendly people and some of the best parties in the world. It was my first proper backpacking adventure, and I jumped right in at the deep end when my plane landed in Bolivia. It took me a few days to find my feet, then it didn’t take long at all for me to fall in love with this incredible continent. What began as a once-in-a-lifetime journey triggered…
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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 trekking in Peru! I asked fellow travel bloggers to share their favourite hikes and multi-day treks in Peru to come up with this epic list…
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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 Patagonia. Patagonia offers trekkers a wonderfully diverse landscape to explore, which is why it has become such a popular hiking destination. Offering a variety of day…
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Ecuador might be small, but it certainly packs a punch. As any backpacking Ecuador travel guide will tell you, Ecuador has one of the highest biodiversities for any country in the world and is a mecca for nature lovers who come to visit the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon, and the Andean region of Ecuador. Indigenous culture is still strong in several regions of Ecuador too, and the Otavalo market is one of the best in South America. I’ve brought together…
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Cotopaxi National Park was on my list of places to visit in Ecuador, but sadly when I visited the park was closed as Cotopaxi volcano was erupting! I will have to save it for the next time I visit. Until then, I asked Eran Hayoun from Gulliver’s Expeditions to share his favourite ways to experience Cotopaxi National Park. Perhaps the most famous volcano in Ecuador, Cotopaxi Volcano is one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. Recognizable by its…
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Bolivia is a sadly underrated country in South America, although that is gradually changing. Less commercial then neighbouring Peru, and one of the cheapest countries in South America, backpacking Bolivia means you can pack a whole lot of incredible experiences into a small budget. Bolivia really is one of the best countries to backpack in South America, and I’ve put together this guide with all you need to know about backpacking in Bolivia. Skip ahead to read articles on…
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Venezuela was the one country I didn’t expect to visit in South America. Back in 2016, I had the chance to go, and despite my fears about safety in Venezuela, I decided to risk it. I was lucky to spend some time with my friend in Caracas, where I would not have gone had she not been there. As I was going to ‘brave’ it and travel to Venezuela, I wanted to make sure I made the most of my…
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Bogota certainly wasn’t my favourite stop in Colombia. Compared to the rest of this beautiful country, Bogota is busy, dirty, and the traffic is always horrendous, However, I was pleasantly surprised to find there were more than enough things to do in Bogota keep me occupied for a few days before I took my flight back to Mexico. For me, to really understand a country, you have to visit its capital. Backpacking Bogota does have its rewards, so give Bogota…
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You must be realising by now that I am a huge food fan. Everywhere I visit I am trying to take as many cooking classes and food tours as possible, from a tapas tour in Barcelona to a cooking class in Mexico City, and learning how to make chocolate in Belize, I am always on the lookout for food related activities! When I was trying to decide what to do in Bogota, there weren’t many options for a cooking class or…
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